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CSF Xanthochromia Screen (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

CSF Bilirubin
Xanthochromia

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CXS

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 12hrs following suspected SAH.

Send to laboratory Urgently - must be spun within 1hr. Specimen must be transported to the Alfred 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

Processing Instructions:

Protect from light

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Send-away Department:

Send sample urgently to the Alfred. Call Alfred CSR 03 9076 3888 to notify of urgent sample arrival.