CSF Specimen collection Flashcards

1
Q

CSF Procedure

A

Lumbar Tap / Lumbar Puncture

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2
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Puncture -,-,- lumbar vertebrae

A

3rd, 4th, 5th

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3
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Before aspirating

A

opening pressure is measured first

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4
Q

If high pressure is measured, do ______

A

Ventricular shunt

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5
Q

Tests are performed ____ basis

A

STAT

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6
Q

Tube #1

A

Chemistry/Serology

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7
Q

Tube #1 storage temp

A

Frozen

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8
Q

Tube #2

A

Microbiology

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9
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Tube #2 storage temp

A

Room temp

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10
Q

Tube #3

A

Hematology

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11
Q

Tube #3 storage temp

A

Ref temp

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12
Q

T/F. Label sterile tube in order they are withdrawn

A

True

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13
Q

If possible tube #4 is collected for

A

Microbiology

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