CSF Specimen collection Flashcards
1
Q
CSF Procedure
A
Lumbar Tap / Lumbar Puncture
2
Q
Puncture -,-,- lumbar vertebrae
A
3rd, 4th, 5th
3
Q
Before aspirating
A
opening pressure is measured first
4
Q
If high pressure is measured, do ______
A
Ventricular shunt
5
Q
Tests are performed ____ basis
A
STAT
6
Q
Tube #1
A
Chemistry/Serology
7
Q
Tube #1 storage temp
A
Frozen
8
Q
Tube #2
A
Microbiology
9
Q
Tube #2 storage temp
A
Room temp
10
Q
Tube #3
A
Hematology
11
Q
Tube #3 storage temp
A
Ref temp
12
Q
T/F. Label sterile tube in order they are withdrawn
A
True
13
Q
If possible tube #4 is collected for
A
Microbiology