Specimen Collection and Processing

Which Tests May Be Ordered?

The physician orders tests based on the disorder suspected. For example, CSF may be analyzed for one or more of the following chemical components:

  • sodium
  • potassium
  • chloride
  • magnesium
  • protein
  • glucose
  • calcium
  • cholesterol
  • creatinine
  • lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH)
  • phosphorus
  • urea
  • uric acid



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