Test Directory
CSF Cytospin
Containers - Adult
20ml Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
2.0ml
Additive per Container
No Additive |
Reference ranges
White Blood cells are not normally present in CSF.
Laboratory Site
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as possible
Sample storage arrangements
Room Temperature
How to request
Request form
Availability
Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 15:00. Saturday - Sunday: by special arrangement.
Anticipated turnaround
1 Day
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
A new diagnosis will be telephoned to the referring consultant / registrar. Any significant change in results will be telephoned to the referring consultant / registrar. Please provide telephone/ bleep number.
General additional information
The CSF cytospin is a screening test to detect the presence of White blood cells. If white cells are found, the Haematology registrar will be informed and determine any appropriate follow-on tests. For further information, please contact the laboratory on 0131 537 1914 if malignant cells are suspected.