CSF Oligo Banding --specimen collection information

MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
		CSF and Red Top
CSF Oligo Banding		2 mL CSF + 5mL Red Top
Alternative name(s)		2 mL CSF + 5mL Red Top

Lab section	Send Outs
When performed	0630h-1430h Monday-Friday
When reported	Monday-Friday




Important notes:	Blood must be collected within 6 hours of Lumbar Puncture. Freeze CSF and serum.

Rejection criteria:	Requires consult. Submit consult form with patient history, physician name and beeper number.
Transportation notes:
Specimen preparation:

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Last revised 11/07/2011