Angiostrongylus cantonensis (CSF)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CSF

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2041

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Associated Tests

• Bacterial Culture (CSF)

Synonyms

Eosinophilic meningitis

Turnaround Time

3 days

Cell count available within 30 minutes, Gram stain within 1 hour. All CSF specimens are treated urgently and must be delivered to the laboratory immediately.

Specimen Type

• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Contact Information