Modality

TM

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.              

Test Name

Body Fluid Investigations (CSF)

Test Code

F883

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Plasma

Quantity Required

5 mL blood

Type of Container

Lavender top vacutainer

Method Used

ECLIA

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual for internal use only

Patient Instruction

Not applicable

Transport Instruction for TMH patients 

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients 

Within 2hrs of collection.   ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

24 Hrs

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours 

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Mon - Fri : Same day upto 03.00 p.m.   

Sat           : Same day upto 01.00 p.m.

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours  at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

24 Hrs

Use

To identify sever inflammtory response.