Tests:Cerebrospinal Fluid, Chemistry: Difference between revisions
Tests:Cerebrospinal Fluid, Chemistry
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
|See individual tests: Glucose CSF, Protein | |See individual tests: Glucose CSF, Protein CSF. | ||
CSF Lactate dehydrogenase available on request. | |||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
Latest revision as of 21:05, 23 September 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | CSF |
| Availability | |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 2 hours |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Fluid |
| Preferred | 200 µL |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Extremely bloody tap and clotted sample |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Fluid |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | 200 µL |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | See individual tests: Glucose CSF, Protein CSF.
CSF Lactate dehydrogenase available on request. |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| Protein and Glucose are routinely tested.
LDH tested by request. | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 23.09.2026 |
| Next review | 23.09.2027 (OK) |