CSF AFP, hCG and PlALP are measured as a diagnostic aid in cases of suspected pineal tumour.
Tube
09 (CSF) – Plain CSF
ID
Tests&Tubes0148
Additional Information
A serum (gold top) sample must be sent at the same time to enable calculation of the blood/CSF ratio
Turn Around
Turnaround time stated by Charing Cross: 4 days
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: Charing Cross Hospital)
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003
Collection Con
Instructions to lab: Store in fridge (or frozen if > 5 days)
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL CSF + 0.5 mL serum
Sample REQ
CSF
Ref. Range Notes
< 3 µg/L (<2 months of age)
Units
µg/L