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Cerebrospinal Fluid - Cytology
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General
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Clinical Use:
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For diagnosis of malignancy and some infections (eg. Cryptococcus) |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
24/7 on-call service available. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| CSF - Cytology, |
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Code:
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CYTN |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient.
Deliver sample to laboratory immediately following collection. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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CSF |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Forward as much fluid as possible to cytology |
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Collection Instructions:
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If delivery will be delayed >1 hour, add an equal volume of body fluid preservative medium (3.8% Sodium Citrate, Glucose and Sodium Azide) to the sample, keep refrigerated and note on request form if preservative has been added. |
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.
The testing department should be contacted to arrange collection of sample from CSRA. Contact on-call service after hours. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Forward as much fluid as possible to cytology |
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Stability:
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1 hour ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Cytology |
Anatomical Pathology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8461 |
| Cytology |
Anatomical Pathology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6457 3512 |
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Last Updated : 14-03-2025 15:42 |