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This clearly illustrates the fallacy behind repeating an LP to detect haem pigments. This is not explicitly stated in the Guidelines we published and will be incorporated in any update. It is unfortunate, but true that the precious CSF from an LP in ?SAH is often mishandled or tests performed that use precious sample are done first. Problem is you can issue advice with sampling kits, but getting people to use transport and store properly cam seem an insurmountable challenge! Finally one option we use is to check the CSF ferritin, its not a great rule-in, but a reasonable rule-out. [Ann Clin Biochem 2002; 40: 269-273. Ian Watson Consultant Biochemist Walton Centre for Neurology & Neurosurgery University Hospital Aintree ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/