Storage and transport

COLLECTOR INFORMATION:
Alternate container(s): N/A
Collection Volume: 5 mL (2 mL min.) CSF
Special instructions:  The first 2 mL of CSF that flows from the tap should not be used for this test.  
LABORATORY USE ONLY:
Test volume: Spinal Fluid: 2 mL (1.0 mL minimum)
Processing instructions: Freeze immediately, preferrably within 20 minutes