Xanthochromia

Test Information

Test Name

Xanthochromia

Synonyms

SAH Screen; Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

Department

Biochemistry; Microbiology

Preferred Specimen

CSF & SST

Testing Location

PLBOP

Clinical Update

View Clinical Update

Collection Information

Main Lab Only

Yes

Patient Requestable

No

Preparation

CSF from Lumbar puncture: for routine microbiology and bilirubin detection; the sample should be a minimum of 1mL and light-protected.

Processing Information

Registration Code

XAN

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Process inhouse Biochemistry

- Whakatane

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

- Rotorua

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

- Taupo

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

Send Away Volume

250 uL

Send Away Transport

Sample must be centrifuged before sending; protect from light

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/917/xanthochromia