Laboratories

Neurochemical Laboratory

The neurochemical laboratory explores the relationship between mitochondrial defects and neurodegenerative diseases. The goal is to gain an understanding of neuron neuroprotective mechanisms.
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Laboratory

In the case of a variety of neurological disorders cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is analyzed by the Cerebrospinal Fluid Laboratory. This analysis can provide important diagnostic insights into the nature of a disease and possible ways of treating it.
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Specimen Submissions

Specimens are processed within 30 min after acceptance. Submssions by pneumatic tube are not possible.
Submission Deadline: 3:30 p.m.! 

Required: 

• for CSF status:  4 ml + 1 serum vial
• for dementia marker determination:   an additional 2ml of CSF
• for the production of CSF preparations:  4-6 ml of CSF

CSF Submission Form as PDF (print).