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Sample type: CSF (Universal)
Collection requirements: Tube 3 or 4 should be used for CSF spectroscopy.
Sample must be protected from light and sent to the laboratory ASAP.
Collect CSF > 12h post onset of headache.
Send accompanying blood sample for protein and bilirubin.
Avoid use of the pneumatic tube system for sample transportation.
Price on application
Please see Turnaround times
Spectrophotometry
John Radcliffe Hospital
Samples for CSF spectroscopy will usually be processed the same day if received before 8.00pm but will be analysed the next morning if received after this time.
Please contact the Duty Biochemist via Switchboard for details.