Tests:Cerebrospinal Fluid, Chemistry: Difference between revisions
Tests:Cerebrospinal Fluid, Chemistry
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Cerebrospinal Fluid, Chemistry}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | ==Overview== |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code | |- |Synonyms |CSF |- |Test Availability | |- |Turnaround Time |1 – 2 hours |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | ==Specimen Requirements== |- |Specimen Type |Fluid |- |Preferred |200 µL |- |Acceptable | |- |Unacceptable |Extremely bloody tap and clotted sample |- |Spe..." |
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Revision as of 12:25, 20 March 2025
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 |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| Protein and Glucose are routinely tested.
LDH tested by request. | |