Succinyladenosine, CSF
Test Mnemonic
CSUCCN
CPT Codes
- 82542 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Medical Neurogenetics
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Set of 5 MNG Collection Tubes | Frozen | CSF should be collected from the first drop into the containers in the order indicated. Fill each tube to the marked line (0.5 mL in tube 1; 1.0 mL in tubes 2, 3, 4, and 5). Place specimens on ice after collection. If the specimen is blood contaminated, the tubes should be centrifuged immediately (prior to freezing) and the clear CSF transferred to new similarly labeled tubes then frozen ASAP at -80 C. Call Client Services at 800-628-6816 or 216-444-5755 to obtain appropriate specimen collection containers. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Clean container | This specimen is to be used if Succinyladenosine is the only CSF Medical Neurogenetics test requested. Minimum volume is 0.5 mL. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Indefinitely |
Days Performed
Tue - Fri
Turnaround Time
15 - 17 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV) |
Reference Range
| Succinyladenosine, CSF | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 0.74 - 4.92 umol/L |
Special Info
Call Client Services to obtain appropriate sample collection containers. Each set consists of 5 numbered centrifuge tubes in a small plastic bag. Tube #3 contains antioxidants necessary to protect the sample from oxidation. One set of tubes is required per patient.