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Neopterin, CSF (MISC REF LAB)
Test Code1230400870
Alias/See Also
LAB7495: Neopterin, CSF
CPT Codes
82542x1
Preferred Specimen
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 1 (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
Other Acceptable Specimens
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 2: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 3: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 4: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF ICE: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 3: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 4: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF ICE: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
Instructions
Collect CSF as directed. MNG CSF collection kit: Fill the tube sequentially to the marked line as follows: Tube 1: 0.5 mL Tube 2: 1.0 mL Tube 3: 1.0 mL Tube 4: 1.0 mL Tube 5: 1.0 mL Without MNG CSF Collection Kit: Collect samples into 5 numbered 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes (or similar): Tube 1: 0.5 mL Tube 2: 1.0 mL Tube 3: 1.0 mL Tube 4: 1.0 mL Tube 5: 1.0 mL --OR-- Collect entire sample into a single sterile tube, which is considered a pooled CSF sample
Transport Temperature
Acceptable Sample Types: CSF Sample Preparation: MNG CSF collection kit: Fill the tube sequentially to the marked line Tube 1: 0.5 milliliter, Tube 2: 1.0 milliliter, Tube 3: 1.0 milliliter, Tube 4: 1.0 milliliter, Tube 5: 1.0 milliliter Without MNG CSF Collection Kit: Collect samples into 5 numbered 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes (or similar): Tube 1: 0.5 milliliter, Tube 2: 1.0 milliliter, Tube 3: 1.0 milliliter, Tube 4: 1.0 milliliter, Tube 5: 1.0 milliliter -OR- Collect entire sample into a single sterile tube, which is considered a pooled CSF sample. Neurotransmitter analysis may only be informative for certain disorders (NC04 analysis). Please contact the laboratory for more information. Shipping Conditions: Ship samples priority overnight on 3-4 lbs of dry ice. Sample must arrive in our lab Monday - Saturday. We do NOT accept Sunday or holiday deliveries.
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NON-INTERFACED LABS
STAT: 14400 min
Routine: 14400 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 14400 min
Life or Death: 14400 min
STAT: 14400 min
Routine: 14400 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 14400 min
Life or Death: 14400 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023