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CSF SAMPLES FROM SUSPECTED/CONFIRMED CJD

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Lab Section Category	Haematology View write-up
Specimen Required	At least 1 mL CSF collected in EDTA tubes
Method	Manual microscopy
Reference Interval / Value	WBCs <1 month old 0 – 27 cells/uL 2 months old – 16 years 0 – 7 cells/uL Adults 0 – 5 cells/uL RBCs Newborn preterm 0 – 1000/uL Newborn term 0 – 800/uL Neonate 0 – 50/uL >3 months 0 – 5/uL Adults 0 – 5/uL
Turnaround Time	1 day
Day(s) Test Set up	Monday – Friday (between 10 am to 3pm only)
Remarks	By prior appointment at least one day in advance, please call 6321 4629