Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Service Code:
Service code pending
Collection Instructions:
Gadolinium contrast agents have been reported to inhibit ACE activity. Therefore, CSF containing gadolinium-based contrast agents should not be submitted to the laboratory for evaluation.
1. Collect specimen in a sterile screw-capped container.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0098974
1. Collect specimen in a sterile screw-capped container.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0098974
Unacceptable Conditions:
Mildly haemolysed
Warm specimen
Xanthochromic specimen (yellow colour)
CSF containing gadolinium-based contrast agents
Warm specimen
Xanthochromic specimen (yellow colour)
CSF containing gadolinium-based contrast agents
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 - 7 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester via Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
