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Xanthochromia CSF
Alternate Names
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CSF |
Ordering Information
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“Xanthochromia” refers to the yellow colour of CSF due to the presence of bilirubin or its breakdown products (biliverdin & bilirubin conjugates). The presence of bilirubin in the CSF may indicate a bleed e.g. subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) Austin Pathology offers determination of CSF xanthochromia by spectrophotometry. FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS:
This sample may be deemed as precious and it is at the discretion of the collections staff whether or not it can be sent via the pneumatic tube system (PTS). Samples sent via the PTS may be unnecessarily delayed and it is recommended these samples are transported to the laboratory by foot. A guide to interpretation may be found here. |
Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
Specimen
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CSF |
Container
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Sterile CSF tube |
Collection Instructions
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Protect from light - wrap in foil |
Minimum Adult Volume
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1mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Notes
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Insufficient samples cannot be analysed. Please ensure enough sample volume. |
Frequency
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As required |
Reference Interval
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Net Bilirubin Absorbance (NBA) or adjusted Net Bilirubin Asorbance (ANBA) less than or equal to 0.007 AU is considered NEGATIVE for xanthochromia. |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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XANC |
Container ID
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CSFF |
Laboratory Notes
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions
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