CSF analysis

Test/Investigation

CSF analysis

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, JPUH, QEH (Biochemistry)

Comments/Precautions

When 4 universal samples are taken for CSF analysis samples 3 and 4 should be sent to biochemistry as these have less blood contamination. Samples 1 and 2 are sent to Microbiology, as per CSF SOP.

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

For CSF glucose and lactate: unpreserved samples must be analysed within 2 hours of collection.

Sample type

Plain universal. CSF for glucose collected into fluoride oxalate tube (Grey top)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / 24 hours

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

See report

Source

N/A