Samples for monitoring patients CSF cell counts may be sent from Paediatric Haematology.
Tube
Sterile universal
ID
36754
Availability
Processing 24/7 Positive results released to server 24/7.
Additional Information
It is imperative that these samples are requested on Order Comms from the Paediatric Haematology page under the collection Bone Marrow and CSF.
If infection is suspected then request from the main Microbiology page and ensure clinical details are clear that infection is suspected.
Turn Around
Cell Count – within 4 hours.
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department.
Collection Con
Observe aseptic sampling technique for performing lumbar puncture and decanting sample into sterile universal containers. Transport the sample to the laboratory as quickly as possible. Note: The recovery of anaerobes is compromised if the transport time exceeds 3 hours.
IP Routine TAT
Cell Count – within 4 hours.
GP Routine TAT
Cell Count – within 4 hours.