Methodology
HPLC; Electrochemistry
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
MNG Laboratories Neurochemistry
Epic ID
LAB04028
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
12 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL CSF
Container Type
MNG CSF 5 Tube Collection Kit
Collection Instructions
Obtain the MNG CSF Collection Tube Kits (set of 5 tubes per kit) from lab. If CSF is not collected in the 5-tube collection kit, must collect first drops of lumbar puncture in single sterile screw capped vial.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 72 Hours (-20C); Indefinitely (-80C)
Rejection Criteria
Bloody CSF; Thawed
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
Complete the MNG Neurochemistry and Metabolic Test requisition and submit with the MNG CSF 5 Tube Collection Kit frozen Monday-Friday, OK for Saturday delivery. If CSF is not collected in the 5-tube collection kit, CSF can be collected in sterile screw capped vial. Do Not Aliquot.
CPT Codes
82542, 83497, 83150
Revised
1-9-25
Initials
IM