Pathology Handbook

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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

See Registration Instructions

Medicare rebatable:

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.

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