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Specimen Collection

CSF Kappa Index


Test Name
CSF Kappa Index 
Test Code
SASAB
Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Serum

Minimum Volume
CSF: 1mL and Blood: 1mL
Comments

Paired CSF and serum specimens are to be collected for the Kappa Index to be calculated.  Serum must be collected +/- 24 hours of the CSF.

Lab Notes: Store at 4°C and send to external laboratory at 4°C 

Cost
$60.00
MBS item number
Non MBS item

Assay Performed
Alfred Hospital
Commercial Road
Prahran 3181
VIC
03 9076 3888

Assay Frequency

Weekly