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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulates around your brain and down your spine. The low pressure may be caused by a leak of CSF somewhere in your spine.

Sample requirements CSF 30 mL sterile universal container 4ml of blood taken into an EDTA Tube Required information Relevant clinical details Storage

special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml serum Sample Can also be analysed on CSF

special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml serum Sample Can also be analysed on CSF

special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml serum Sample Can also be analysed on CSF

The optimal tests for diagnosis of viral encephalitis are PCR tests on a CSF sample This serology screen comprises the following tests:Influenza A virus

special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Can also be analysed on CSF

after onset of symptoms following an initial negative test result. 8.5ml of blood taken into a plain gel tube Suspected neuroborreliosis require paired CSF

The following sample types must be delivered to the laboratory by porters or ward/department staff, and NOT sent in the air tube: CSF samples Histopathology

following: Active medical implants that interact with magnets: Pacemakers Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) Neurostimulators Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF

Please refer to the CSF Lactate webpage for further details. Storage/transport Do not store samples.

Glucose CSF Protein * There is no blood gas analyser available in the laboratory - please take samples to DCC or ED.

are routinely examined for Mycobacteria Mycobacteria investigations may also be requested on the following samples:Sputum Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak The nerves in your back are covered in a liquid called Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) contained in a special sac.

CSF, sterile fluid and tissue samples

Breast Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Bronchial Lavage/Washing/Trap Cytology Brush Cytology Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Cytology Sputum Cytology Fine Needle

Summers 2022 Reducing Turnaround Times for Paediatric CSF Virology Testing A.