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CSF (CEREBRAL SPINAL FLUID) FOR MICROSCOPY & CULTURE

Alternative names:CSF
LaboratoryMicrobiology
Request Group:CSFM, ADD CSFBIO IF REQUESTED ON SLIP
Specimen types:Cerebro Spinal Fluid (CSF)
Container types:CSF Sterile Tubes
CSF Sterile Tubes
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Protect from light

Use a CSF set of three tubes .

For Adults collect 1mL into Tube 1 and 2 and 3mL into tube 3

For Paediatric patients collect 5 drops into Tubes 1 & 2 and 1mL into tube 3

Please specify if require: AFB's, viral culture, PCR for HSV, Enterovirus, varicella, CMV, cell count on all three tubes (eg SAH), syphilis serology (send a serum sample as well if syphilis suspected)

Frequency:On request
Uncontrolled when downloaded or printed.
Date printed: 24th November, 2024 12:38:11