Specimen Collection

CSF Storage

Test Name: CSF Storage
Test Code: STORC
Specimen Type: CSF
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL
Minimum Volume: Dedicated tube required.; This specimen is stored at 4oC for 4 weeks and discarded if no further testing is requested.
: LABORATORY NOTES:

Please store only if dedicated tube is received.

General GUIDELINES for Laboratory staff. If multiple tubes are received, do not store primary or the last tube or the least blood stained.
If :
>3 tubes are received, store tube 2.
2 tubes are received, store tube 1.
1 tube is received, KIMMS reject STORC.
Assay Performed

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne