Methodology
HPLC; Fluorescence
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
MNG Laboratories Neurochemistry
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
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, refrigerated CSF can be transferred within 24 hours of collection and shipped frozen.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Rejection Criteria
Thawed
Test Volume Required
1 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 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, refrigerated CSF can be transferred within 24 hours of collection and shipped frozen.
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
5/14/25
Initials
SA