Methodology
LC/MS/MS
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
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Recommended use the CSF Collection Tubes (set of 5 tubes per kit). 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
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=72 Hours; Frozen=Indefinitely (-80C) or 72 Hours (-20 C)
Rejection Criteria
Blood CSF; 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 specimen 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
84275
Revised
5/14/25
Initials
SA