This is a medical procedure. The sample is taken by the physician and is sent to the laboratory with the essential clinical information:

 – Patient’s name

– Date of birth

– Date and time of the sampling

– Clinical diagnosis

– Or symptoms for which the sample was taken

– Possible use of antibiotic therapy (specify the type of antibiotic therapy used).

Once the CSF is obtained, correctly label the tube before sending it to the laboratory.

NB: CSF sampling is an urgent technique, therefore have it transferred to the laboratory as soon as possible or keep it at 37° C while waiting for the transport.