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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

See Registration Instructions

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

Micro-tube 1: CSF lactate (RCH)

Micro-tube 2: CSF amino acids (VCG)

Micro-tubes 3, 4 & 5: CSF neurotransmitters (CHW)

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

CSF Micro-tubes

Adults Volume or Mass:

2.5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect CSF micro-tubes from pathology specimen reception.

For each micro-tube, 0.5 mL CSF is required.

Place micro-tubes wrapped in foil on ice pillow.

For other CSF tests, standard collection requirements apply.

Transport Instructions:

Keep micro-tubes wrapped in foil on ice pillow.

Processing Instructions:

Micro-tube 1: CSF lactate (RCH) - freeze -20 C

Micro-tube 2: CSF amino acids (VCG) - freeze -70 C

Micro-tubes 3, 4 & 5: CSF neurotransmitters (CHW) - freeze -70 C

External Laboratory:

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Micro-tube 1: CSF lactate (RCH) - send frozen on dry ice to RCH Laboratory

Micro-tube 2: CSF amino acids (VCG) - send frozen on dry ice to VCGS Laboratory

Micro-tubes 3, 4 & 5: CSF neurotransmitters (CHW) - send frozen on dry ice to Clinical Biochemistry, The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Samples must be transported with sufficient dry ice to ensure samples remain frozen at all times.

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form