Synonyms
Electrolyte profile, CSF
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.0 ml CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Note speciment type on requisition & specimen label.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
1.0 ml CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml CSF
Processing Instructions
Have Med Tech evaluate specimen before accessioning. Centrifuge & aliquot supernatant. Write "CSF" on specimen label.
CPT Codes
NA+ 84302 K+84132 C1 32438