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General
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Clinical Use:
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| 5-HIAA CSF, Biopterin CSF, Homovanillate CSF, HVA CSF, Neopterin CSF, |
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Code:
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CNTM |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send CSF samples frozen on dry ice.
Deliver samples to laboratory immediately following collection. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Miscellaneous (MISC), |
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Sample Type:
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Special Collection Kit |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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All tubes must be collected |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collection kits containing strict protocol must be obtained from QEII, FSH or KEMH CSRA departments.
Plasma Amino Acid sample should be collected within 2 hours of collection of CSF.
This test contains non-medicare rebateable items. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners may be charged $182.04. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Process sample immediately on arrival in laboratory.
Process samples as follows:
CNX Tube 1 - Forward to Automation for Protein, Glucose & Lactate
CNX Tube 2 - Forward to BGU for Amino Acids & Pyruvate
CNX Tubes 3-5 - Forward to Sendouts Department |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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All tubes must be collected |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send CSF samples frozen on dry ice.
Ensure Neurotransmitter Request Form has been completed by requesting doctor before forwarding samples for testing. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Westmead Children's Hospital |
(02) 9845 0000 |
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Last Updated : 19-12-2025 11:31 |