CSF Specific Transferrin, Fluid

General Information

Lab Name

CSF Specific Transferrin, FLD

Lab Code

FCSTG

Epic Name

CSF Specific Transferrin, Fluid

Synonyms

beta 2 transferrin, Beta Transferrin-CSF, beta-2 transferrin, beta2 transferrin, Otorrhea-CSF, Rhinorrheas-CSF, Transferrin Specific-CSF

Components

Code	Name
FCSTSD	CSF Specific Transf SD, FLD
FCST	CSF Specific Transferrin, FLD
FCSTGM	CSF Specific Transf Method, FLD

Specimen Type: Fluid
Collection: Collect FLUID in plain RED TOP tube (no preservative, no anticoagulant) and 3 mL blood in RED TOP tube (preferred) or blood in GREEN, PST, LAVENDER, or BLUE TOP tubes. Specify Fluid Type.

Note: Concurrent serum collected within 48 hours of fluid collection is desirable but not necessary

Note: If volume of fluid is difficult to collect, it may be absorbed on a swab or smallest piece of gauze for maximum saturation.
Handling Instructions: Store both at 2-8°C for up to 3 days.
Quantity: Requested: 0.5 mL fluid + 0.5 mL serum/plasma
Minimum: 0.2 mL fluid + 0.2 mL serum/plasma

Receiving Instructions: Refrigerate fluid and serum/plasma
Enter specimen type under the FCSTSD at login
Labels: RP41FL - for Fluid and RP41SR, for serum/plasma. Extra labels: LIMFLD, LIMSRM - forward to Immunology

Lab Department

Immunology(IMM)

Frequency

Monday-Friday, for specimens in lab by 5:30AM. Specimens received Monday, will be run Tuesday, etc.

Available STAT?

Lab Medicine Resident approval required.

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT	Immunology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195