Bilirubin, CSF
| CPT Code(s): | 84311 x2; 82247 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:CSF. Collect at least 12 hours after suspected hemorrhage. Use the last (ideally the fourth) specimen post lumbar puncture. AND serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:CSF: Transport to local lab quickly and avoid pneumatic tube transport if possible. Protect from light during collection, storage and shipment. Centrifuge for 5 minutes ASAP or within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 2 mL CSF to an RDL Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL) Do not freeze. Serum: Protect from light during collection, storage and shipment. Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:CSF: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable Serum: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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