Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
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Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Service Code:
LBC02796
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid
Minimum Specimen Volume:
2 mL
Collection Instructions:
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://nuhsingapore.testcatalog.org/show/ASG1-ASGB-ASGC
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 - 5 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
National University Hospital (NUH), Clinical Microbiology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Enzyme immunoassay
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.