Skip to content

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here. Hide this message

Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / CSF

CSF

Please refer to the site-specific collection pack available directly from the laboratory

TestCSF
Common Abbreviation
Test typeCell Count & culture
Sample typeCSF
Specimen Container TypeFor Scarborough this should include: 3 x 28mL sterile universal containers labelled 1, 2 and 4, 1 x 3mL sterile universal BD container labelled 3, 1 x fluoride oxalate (grey cap) tube for glucose and lactate, Black plastic bag, 1 x serum Gel tube (brown cap) (for blood only, NOT CSF). ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... For York this should include: 4 x 28mL sterile universal containers labelled 1 to 4 plus 1 fluoride oxalate (Grey cap) tube for glucose (Sample collection should be completed in ascending order), Biochemistry and Microbiology request forms, Black plastic bag, Serum Gel tube (for blood only, NOT CSF).
Sample Testing Amount1ml minimum per container
Stability
Turnaround TimeCell count 2 hours, Culture 48 hours
LaboratoryScarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional NotesFor samples received out of hours you need to contact the laboratory and hand deliver the samples to the laboratory. York: Please contact the York Microbiology Biomedical scientist via switchboard. Scarborough: Please phone Scarborough Blood sciences on 2350 or 2351, or via switchboard out of hours.
A receptionist at an information stand reading some paperwork

Your Visit

Chinese Poland

View all languages >