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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

TXP

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Blood
Urine First Catch

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
CSF Tube 3
Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Transport Instructions:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites

Processing Instructions:

Minimum 140 uL CSF required (prefer 500 uL)

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature