CSF AFP, hCG and PlALP are measured for the diagnosis of follow-up of a pineal tumour.
Tube
09 (CSF) – Plain CSF
ID
Tests&Tubes0201
Additional Information
Please send a serum sample along with CSF to allow calculation of the ratio.
Turn around
Turnaround time stated by Charing Cross Hospital: 4 days
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: Charing Cross Hospital (NW London Pathology).)
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 CSF in fridge. Centrifuge and separate serum, store in fridge until dispatch.
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL CSF and 1.0 mL serum
Sample REQ
CSF
Ref. Range Notes
< 2 iU/L
Units
iU/L