Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Xanthochromia (CSF)
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:Other
Minimum Sample Volume:1 ml (absolute minimum)
Expected Turnaround Time:4h from receipt
Test Code:XAN
Sample Type:
Sterile Universal (30ml)Maximum Add on Time:N/A
Complex Reference Range:Written report
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Lumbar puncture should be performed >12h post-event in CT Brain Scan Negative patients Ideally send the least blood stained sample CSF must be protected from light as bilirubin is photolabile CSF must be hand delivered to the laboratory (Do NOT use air tube) Serum sample for LFTs (bilirubin and total protein) should also be provided.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
