Specimen Type/Requirements

CSF submitted in a MNG collection kit 

Each collection kit contains 5 microcentrifuge tubes. 

Fill the tubes sequentially to the marked line on each tube.

Or collect entire sample into a single sterile tube, which is considered a pooled CSF sample.

Freeze immediately at -80 until shipping.

Submit a Medical Neurogenetic Request Form with sample. (see Resources)

Fill the tubes sequentially to the marked line on each tube.

Or collect entire sample into a single sterile tube, which is considered a pooled CSF sample.

Freeze immediately at -80 until shipping.

Submit a Medical Neurogenetic Request Form with sample. (see Resources)