Placental alkaline phosphatase (PlALP, CSF)
CSF AFP, hCG and PlALP are measured for diagnosis or follow-up of a pineal tumour.
| Tube | 09 (CSF) - Plain CSF |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0229 |
| Additional Information | Blood stained CSF not suitable. A SERUM (gold top) SAMPLE MUST BE SENT AT THE SAME TIME to enable calculation of blood/CSF ratios. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Charing Cross Hospital: 4 weeks |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Charing Cross Hospital.) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003. |
| Collection Con | Please send a blood sample (gold-topped serum tube) alongside CSF. Instructions to lab: separate serum. Store serum and CSF frozen until dispatch. Minimum volume: 1.0 mL CSF and 1.0 mL serum |
| Sample REQ | CSF |
| Ref. Range Notes | <100 mU/L |
| Units | mU/L |
| Telepath | CSF: PROB1L + SA1R Serum sample: PAP2R & SA1R |
