Cerebrospinal Fluid
| Lumbar Puncture Fluid, Shunt Fluid from head, CSF, Cerebral spinal fluid, Cerebrospinal fluid, Non-Gynaecological | |
| Anatomical Pathology | |
| Cytopathology | |
| Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) | |
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Other Information
If Jacob-Creuzfeld Disease is suspected, the specimen cannot be processed and will be rejected.
CSF
Universal sterile collection container
Note: SAMPLE MUST BE RECEIVED FRESH (NO FIXATIVE)
Collection Containers – Tube Types
Note: SAMPLE MUST BE RECEIVED FRESH (NO FIXATIVE)
Collection Containers – Tube Types
Use standard technique to obtain fluid from the site.
Transfer to a sterile container and secure the lid to prevent leakage.
Please Indicate on the requisition whether the specimen is taken via lumbar puncture or shunt.
Also indicate on the requisition if the patient has received intrathecal chemotherapy from the collection site.
Transfer to a sterile container and secure the lid to prevent leakage.
Please Indicate on the requisition whether the specimen is taken via lumbar puncture or shunt.
Also indicate on the requisition if the patient has received intrathecal chemotherapy from the collection site.
Deliver immediately by Service Assistant/porter to the Core Laboratory on the 11th floor. Do not leave in the "After Hours" fridge.
Do not send through the pneumatic tube.
Please do not refrigerate.
Note: Sample delivered to the Core Laboratory is shared between departments for necessary testing including Chemistry, Hematology, Flow and/or Cytology to facilitate completion of all requested tests.
Do not send through the pneumatic tube.
Please do not refrigerate.
Note: Sample delivered to the Core Laboratory is shared between departments for necessary testing including Chemistry, Hematology, Flow and/or Cytology to facilitate completion of all requested tests.
ThinPrep/T5000
Monday to Friday; 8 am to 4 pm
2 days
416-586-4800 Ext. 6080 or 4486