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CSF Xanthochromia Screen (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

CSF Bilirubin

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CXS

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

CSF Tube 4
CSF Tube 3

Adults Volume or Mass:

0.3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Spinal tap should be performed at least 12 hours following suspected subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Send to laboratory Urgently - must be centrifuged within 1 hour. Specimen must be transported to Alfred Pathology immediately following microbiological testing. Package specimen in a red specimen bag and attach an urgent sticker to the bag.

Tube 4 is the preferred tube.

Cover sample with foil to protect from light.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Protect from Light

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples