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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

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

CPT Codes

87015, 87070

Test Components

Source, Gram Stain, Culture Result

Collection Instructions

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