Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) (M/C/S)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CSF

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2444

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Hand deliver to the laboratory only

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

CSF

Turnaround Time

24 hours

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)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Additional Specimen Information

If special tests are required eg Acid Fast, Bacilli, Cryptococcus and Amoeba, a larger volume should be sent.

Last updated: 06/05/2026