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Order Code LABCNONG CYTOLOGY, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID CSF

Specimen Requirements

Container                            Plastic leak proof container

 

Collection                            Volume: 10 mL (minimum 1 mL).  Submit tube 4 or 5 for cytologic examination.

 

Causes for Rejection      The Cytology Department does not accept CSF specimens that the Physician suspects Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or CJD.  The physician is notified that the specimen will not be processed in the laboratory

Reference Values

Results will be reported as Unsatisfactory, Negative, Atypical, Suspicious, or Positive

Specimen Transport Temperature

 Transport immediately to the laboratory.  If not transported immediately to the laboratory; store in refrigerator

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Friday

 

Turnaround time 2-4 days