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Lab Test Dictionary

CSF Tetrahydrobiopterin and Neopterin Profile (NC03)

Methodology

HPLC; Eelctroochemistry; Fluorescence


Specimen Type

CSF

Performing Lab

MNG Laboratories Neurochemistry


Epic ID

LAB04027

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

12 Days


Collection Information

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

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