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Test Code LAB4509 CULTURE CSF

Important Note

Sample must be walked to the laboratory. Do not use tube system.

Infectious

Specimen Type

Cerebral spinal fluid

Collection Instructions

Sequentially collect CSF into sterile tubes. Tube number 2 should be submitted for bacterial culture.

Specimen Volume

2 mL

Collect additional 1 mL of fluid if AFB culture is requested

Minimum Volume

1 mL (0.5 mL for neonates)

Turnaround Time

STAT gram stain
2-10 days for culture
Positives are reported as soon as detected

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 1 day

Refrigerated or frozen specimens are not acceptable

Method

Culture

Synonyms

CSF Culture; Cerebral Spinal Fluid Culture

Test Components

Source, Gram Stain, Culture Result

CPT Codes

87015, 87070