CSF is stored at
BLOOD, URINE, VITREOUS AND C.S.F. All arecollected for biochemical examinations. Blood should be collected from the femoral vessels. Other sites, in descending order of preference are the subclavain vessels, root of aoa, pulmonary aery, superior vena cava and the hea. When blood samples are collected for volatile substances, small glass bottles with aluminium foil-lined should be used, which should be filled to the top to avoid loss of volatile substances into the head space and stored at 4degC. CSF is collected by lumbar or cisternal puncture. They are of value if collected within 4 to 6 hours after death, but not later than 12 hours. Ref:- k s narayan reddy; pg num:-123
Room temperature
-20degC
4degC
-70degC
Death and postmortem changes