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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) /Blood / Brain Tissue
Container/Tube/ Volume : CSF collected in sterile container. Blood in Red top tube. Brain tissue in sterile container
Minimum Volume: 0.5-1.0mLCSF/ 1.0mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum/csf/tissue |
|---|---|
| Ambient | NA |
| Refrigerate: | 3 days |
| Frozen: | NA |
Reference Interval
Negative
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT = 6-8 days
Service Code
37185
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Clinical Diagnostic Services Laboratory
DMERI@DSO
27 Medical Drive #13-01
Singapore 117510
Tel: 64857258
Update
Last updated 29/05/2024