7-10 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
N/A
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, plastic vial. Do not use first 2 mL of CSF flow from tap. Avoid a bloody tap. Freeze within 20 minutes of collection. A patient information form, available from the Reference Department, is required. A random urine specimen is also requested, but not required.
Stability:
Unstable ambient or refrigerated.
Standard Volume:
5 mL CSF.
Minimum Volume:
2 mL CSF.
Transport:
Frozen, on dry ice.
Comments:
If submitted, urine specimen is used for potential test validation. No report is issued for the urine.