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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid
Container/Tube: Plain sterile container.
Volume: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL CSF
Collection Instructions: Send sample to Laboratory immediately. Centrifuge CSF specimen to remove any cellular protein if present.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type | CSF |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 5 hours |
| Refrigerate | 3 days |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Interval
Protein, CSF (NUHS)
| Age | (g/L) |
|---|---|
| 0 - < 1mth | 0.40-1.20 |
| 1mth - 17 yrs | 0.20-0.80 |
| ≥18 yrs | 0.15-0.40 |
Glucose, CSF (NUHS)
| Age | (mmol/L) |
|---|---|
| 0 - 11 yrs | 3.3 - 4.5 |
| 12 - 17 yrs | 3.3 - 4.5 |
| ≥18 yrs | 2.2 - 3.9 |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
See individual test listings for Methodology
Service Code
31240
Update
Last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
CSF protein: Diagnosis of infectious, neoplastic and degenerative processes of central nervous system
CSF glucose: Diagnosis of meningitis and central nervous system disorders
Panel Information
Profile includes the following tests:
- Total Protein, CSF (TPC)
- Glucose, CSF (GLUC)
Special Instruction
Send to the laboratory immediately.