Assay/ Test

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Key Words

CSF

Specimen Collection

CSF samples MUST be sent in a universal specimen pot and received within two hours of collection.

Turnaround time

Estimated turnaround time: 7 days

Test indications

Used for the investigation of known or suspected central nervous system (CNS) malignancy, haematological malignancy with CNS involvement or cases of septic meningitis.

Interferences

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Reference Range

N/A

Analytical error

N/A

Reference change value

N/A