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HelpTest Code LAB2467 Serine, CSF
Clinical System Name
Serine, CSF
Synonyms
Serine CSF
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container/ Tube/Syringe
Preferred Vol: 0.5 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.25 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin:Y
Aliquot:Y
Temp:-20 C
Storage location: -20 C BCG Box
Off-site collection: Spin, freeze and ship frozen.
Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room temp | ≤ 24 hr |
| Refrigerated | </=24 hrs |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M-F | 3 days |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Biochemical Genetics
Phone Number: 206-987-2216
Methodology
Method: Ion exchange chromatography with post column derivatization
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL
Limitations:
CPT Codes
82131
Description
Quantitation of serine by ion exchange chromatography with post column derivatization
Requisition
Biochemical Genetics Requisition
On the requisition include clinical information needed for appropriate interpretation. (Age, gender, diet (e.g. TPN therapy), drug therapy and family history)
Reference Ranges
9 - 56 mcmol/L