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)

0.6

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

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Minimum Volume 600uL is required. Last CSF vial to be drawn should be sent for analysis. Centrifuge sample within one hour and send supernatant.

Protect from light, send ASAP.

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

$33.76 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3766

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