Samples for monitoring patients CSF cell counts may be sent from Paediatric Haematology.
Container / Tube
Sterile universal.
Collection Conditions
Observe aseptic sampling technique for performing lumbar puncture and decanting sample into sterile universal containers. Transport the sample to the laboratory as quickly as possible. Note: The recovery of anaerobes is compromised if the transport time exceeds 3 hours.
Availability
Processing 24/7. Positive results released to server 24/7.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
Cell Count – within 4 hours.
Additional Information
It is imperative that these samples are requested on Order Comms from the Paediatric Haematology page under the collection Bone Marrow and CSF.
If infection is suspected then request from the main Microbiology page and ensure clinical details are clear that infection is suspected.
ID
36754