Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Blue top Sarstedt
Service Code:
Service code pending
Collection Instructions:
For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
1. Collect CSF into a Blue top Sarstedt CSF False Bottom Tube.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/607273#Specimen
1. Collect CSF into a Blue top Sarstedt CSF False Bottom Tube.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/607273#Specimen
Unacceptable Conditions:
Grosssly haemolysed
Grossly icteric
Grossly icteric
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
12 hours
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 - 4 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester via National Neuroscience Institute (NNI)
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Sandwich assay principle
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
