| CMT score |
Interpretation |
Visible reaction |
Total cell count |
| 0 |
Negative |
Milk fluid is normal |
0-200,000 (0-25% neutrophils) |
| T |
Trace |
Slight precipitation |
(1.5-5) x 105 (30-40% neutrophils) |
| 1 |
Weak positive |
Distinct preeipitation but not gel formation |
(4-15) x 105 (40-60% neutrophils) |
| 2 |
Distinct positive |
Mixture thickens with gel formation |
(8-50) x 105 (60-70% neutrophils) |
| 3 |
Strong positive |
Strong gel that is cohesive with a conex surface |
≥ 5,000,000 (70-80% neutrophils) |
