Cell Markers (CSF)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CM

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1250

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

CSF must be collected into CSF preservative media (contact cell marker laboratory: 09 3074949 ext 22061, 22075).

Transport

Transport to the laboratory at 4 o C without delay.

Laboratory

LabPlus Cell Markers

Sample Stability

Transport to the laboratory at 4 o C without delay.

Synonyms

Lymphoproliferative disorders.
Acute Leukaemia.
Plasma Cell disorders.
Lymphoma

Turnaround Time

5 days

Preliminary verbal results to a referring pathologist may be available within 36-hours of specimen receipt, Monday to Friday.
All results and morphology are reviewed by a Haematologist with an interpretive comment being an essential part of the final report.
Turnaround time is up to 5 working days however, depending on the complexity of the case and whether additional studies are required, the final report may take 7 working days.

Specimen Type

  • CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Additional Specimen Information

CSF must be collected into CSF preservative media (contact cell marker laboratory: 09 3074949 ext 22061, 22075).

Last updated: 28/08/2026