| 24th June 2024 | Collection & Request Instructions | Department Head authorisation required (except Neurology patients).
CJD lab performs test Monday mornings.
Send to Lab before 4pm. | Department Head authorisation required (except Neurology patients).
CJD lab performs test Monday mornings.
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| Processing Instructions | CSF should not be haemolysed or xanthochromic and must contain less than 500 RBC and <= 10 WBC per uL. Cell count must be performed on the tube to be sent (or a lower numbered tube). Send to Lab before 4pm.
CSF should be transferred (unspun) into a labelled screw top container using a sterile pipette as soon as possible after collection. Parafilm the lid. Initial label to indicate patient details have been checked.
Parafilm the lid
Freeze specimen at -20'C and store frozen. Record tube used and the date and time of freezing on the request form. | CSF should not be haemolysed or xanthochromic and must contain less than 500 RBC and <= 10 WBC per uL. Cell count must be performed on the tube to be sent (or a lower numbered tube).
CSF should be transferred (unspun) into a labelled screw top container using a sterile pipette as soon as possible after collection. Parafilm the lid. Initial label to indicate patient details have been checked.
Parafilm the lid
Freeze specimen at -20'C and store frozen. Record tube used and the date and time of freezing on the request form. |
| External Transport Instructions | Transport in a biohazard bag and then place in a second biohazard bag.
Transport on dry ice, refer to CD_MI_0369_Serology_Sendaway_Procedure.doc for instructions.
Fill out 14-3-3 specimen data form and include biochem results and cell count.
Notify CJD Registry on (03) 8344 1949 before sending.
"Specimen Data Sheet" and general instructions can be found here--
http://anjcdr.path.unimelb.edu.au/protocols/14-3-3.html
Send to Lab before 4pm. | Transport in a biohazard bag and then place in a second biohazard bag.
Transport on dry ice, refer to CD_MI_0369_Serology_Sendaway_Procedure.doc for instructions.
Fill out 14-3-3 specimen data form and include biochem results and cell count.
Notify CJD Registry on (03) 8344 1949 before sending.
"Specimen Data Sheet" and general instructions can be found here--
http://anjcdr.path.unimelb.edu.au/protocols/14-3-3.html
Send to CJD Registry Lab before 4pm. |