Xanthochromia
This is a test of CSF which measures the breakdown products of blood following an intracerebral bleed. Note blood stained samples may affect analysis.
| Tube | 09 (CSF) - Plain CSF |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0139 |
| Additional Information | A paired serum sample for protein and bilirubin should also be sent. Samples should be taken >12 hours post event - samples taken earlier may give false negative results. (Please see information for CSF protein and glucose also). Ideally tube number 4 should be sent to biochemistry for CSF protein and xanthochromia. For urgent testing - please contact laboratory. |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: 6 Hours In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: N/A GP: N/A |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Collection advice available on the blood sciences useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Collection Con | Send to laboratory ASAP. Protected from Light, DO NOT use the air tube delivery system. On arrival, samples 4 must be centrifuged and supernatant removed from and cells. Please protect sample from light prior to analysis. Instructions for Lab Staff: Samples must be manually centrifuged before analysis. Separate the supernatant prior to storing light protected. |
| Sample REQ | CSF Minimum volume 700uL |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page:https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | N/A |
| Telepath | CXAN1L |
| ICE Codes | LCXAN |
