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Test & Collection Guide

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Xanthochromia

Alternate names:
CSF-Xanthochromia
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
XANTHC
Specimen types:
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container types:
CSFCSF
Collection Instructions:

Please note : to avoid sample deterioration, DO NOT send CSF specimens via the vacuum chute system.

 

THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 0.6 mL OF CSF OR THE TEST CANNOT BE PERFORMED

 

Notes:

This test is specialised and will only be performed on CSF's when:

CT scan is negative

Four tubes must be collected and the container of the 4th tube must be wrapped in foil (please Label specimen before wrapping in foil)

A white top tube must be collected for simulataneous measurement of serum Bilirubin and serum Protein (or add on to existing bloods within 6 hours of CSF collection).

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
24 hours
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20user%20Form%20LIS.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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