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Laboratory Code
LAB187
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate)
Volume: 4.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Send sample on ice to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | CSF |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Reject |
| Refrigerate | Storage of fluid is not recommended. |
| Frozen | Storage of fluid is not recommended. |
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
The reference intervals and other method performance specifications have not been established for this fluid. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Screening test for central nervous system disorders.
Aids in distinguishing bacterial from viral meningitis.
Service Code
31501
LOINC Code Information
2520-5
Update
Last updated 11/03/2025