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Dear readers,
 
We are currently having a few disagreements regarding CSF analysis and hence I'm looking for some advice.
 
1- How to deal with blood stained samples for CSF protein, glucose, IgG, albumin and oligoclonal band analysis. Should these be reported as unsuitable, or analysed with a comment to say interpret with caution due to blood stained sample? In the case of oligoclonal bands- does the fact the sample is blood stained have an effect?
 
2- Tube type for CSF Glucose analysis. Does this have to be a Fl-Ox tube, or can a plain universal be used if received in the lab quickly (<1hr).
 
 
Thanks in advance
 
Helen
 
Clinical Biochemist
Department of Clinical Biochemistry
1st Floor Link Building
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD
 
Tel: 01224 552831
 

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