CSF Specimen collection Flashcards by JULIA FRANCESCA ALZONA

Q

CSF Procedure

A

Lumbar Tap / Lumbar Puncture

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Puncture -,-,- lumbar vertebrae

A

3rd, 4th, 5th

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Before aspirating

A

opening pressure is measured first

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Q

If high pressure is measured, do ______

A

Ventricular shunt

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Q

Tests are performed ____ basis

A

STAT

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Tube #1

A

Chemistry/Serology

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Tube #1 storage temp

A

Frozen

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Tube #2

A

Microbiology

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Tube #2 storage temp

A

Room temp

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Tube #3

A

Hematology

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Tube #3 storage temp

A

Ref temp

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Q

T/F. Label sterile tube in order they are withdrawn

A

True

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Q

If possible tube #4 is collected for

A

Microbiology

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