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
Samples processed during core hours. Monday to Saturday.
Clinically urgent specimens can be processed 24/7 at the discretion of the on call Consultant Clinical Biochemist. Please contact via switch board if required.
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected]
Advice
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 Reference 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
NA