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General
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Clinical Use:
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This test may be done to diagnose tumors, infections, inflammation of the central nervous system, delirium, and other neurological and medical conditions. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Lactate (CSF), |
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Code:
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CLAC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled within 24 hours of collection. If delivery will be delayed, send sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Birth to <28 days 0.9 - 2.5
28 days to <1 year 1.0 - 2.2
1 year to <10 years 1.0 - 2.0
10 years to <30 years 1.2 - 2.2
30 years to <60 years 1.3 - 2.4
> 60 years 1.4 - 2.6
>2.4 suspect bacterial meningitis
<2.4 normal patient or viral meningitis
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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CSF Tube 1 (CSF1), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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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. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fremantle Hospital |
9431 2382 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 12:44 |