Spinal tap performed by physician. Collect fluid in sterile tubes. The tubes should be labeled with a number indicating the sequence in which they were obtained. Tube #1 in a set of three or tube #2 in a set of four is recommended for use in chemistry.
Label tubes with a number indicating the sequence in which they were obtained.
CSF specimens should be centrifuged and analyzed without delay.
CSF Stability:
3 hours at 15-25 °C
24 hours at 2-8 °C
2 months at (-15)-(-25) °C
Daily 24/7; Available STAT
Daily 24/7; Available STAT
Lactate Oxidase, Colorimetric
Routine: 24 hours/ same day
| Collection |
Spinal tap performed by physician. Collect fluid in sterile tubes. The tubes should be labeled with a number indicating the sequence in which they were obtained. Tube #1 in a set of three or tube #2 in a set of four is recommended for use in chemistry.
Label tubes with a number indicating the sequence in which they were obtained.
CSF specimens should be centrifuged and analyzed without delay.
CSF Stability:
3 hours at 15-25 °C
24 hours at 2-8 °C
2 months at (-15)-(-25) °C
Daily 24/7; Available STAT
| Container |
| Ordering |
Daily 24/7; Available STAT
Lactate Oxidase, Colorimetric
Routine: 24 hours/ same day
| Result Interpretation |
| Administrative |
