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Xanthochromia
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- Test Name: Xanthochromia
- Laboratory: Biochemistry Referred Test (Referred to Beaumont on advice of Neurology team only)
- Specimen Type: CSF + Serum
- Specimen Container: CSF (universal container) + Yellow Top (serum)
- Specimen Volume: CSF (min 1ml required) + 4mls serum
- Specimen Requirements: Special Request only.
- Specific requirements required for referral- liaise with neurology team for sample collection protocol.
- Inform the Biochemistry Lab prior to sample collection to organise.
- Only available for UHW patients due to sample stability requirements. Liaise with local laboratory as required.
- Other details:
- Frequency of analysis/ assay:
- Turnaround Time: 3 weeks
- Phone alert limits: N/A
- Pre-analytical stability at room temp: Requires immediate delivery to Biochemistry
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