Xanthochromia in CSF

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

XAN

Synonyms

CSF Bilirubin
CSF Xanthochromia
Xanthochromia

Turnaround Time

8 hours

Test Code

3766

Specimen Type

• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Specimen Collection Protocols:
Protect sample from light
CSF should be drawn at least 12 hours after a suspected event.
Sample must be delivered to lab with in 1 hr

Aliquot Instructions

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions: CSF 500 uL Fridge - protect from light, Last aliquot drawn to be forwarded for analysis, Centrifuge sample within one hour, send supernatant for analysis. Send ASAP, fridge temperature

Interpretation

Xanthochromia may be indicative of: cerebral haemorrhage; cerebral tumor; impaired circulation of the CSF; jaundice – a rise in unconjugated bilirubin may impart a yellow colour to CSF.

Reference Intervals

Not detected

Test Method

Scanning spectrophotometry

Non-Funded Test Cost

$30.76 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3766

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