Pyridoxal-5 Phosphate, CSF (MISC REF LAB)

Test Code

1230400871

Alias/See Also

LAB7543: Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, 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

Instructions

Acceptable Sample Types: CSF Sample Preparation: 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.

Transport Temperature

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

Report Available

NON-INTERFACED LABS
STAT: 14400 min
Routine: 14400 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 14400 min
Life or Death: 14400 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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