Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
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Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Service Code:
Service code pending
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid
Minimum Specimen Volume:
1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen into a sterile screw capped container.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.

Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/604230#Specimen
Unacceptable Conditions:
Grossly haemolysed
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
3 - 32 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester via National Neuroscience Institute (NNI)
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.