Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture
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Test ID :
LAB269
Specimen Type:
1 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or ventricular shunt fluid in sterile container.
Tube Type:
Sterile container
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL.
Preferred Volume:
> 1.0 mL
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen received in nonsterile container. Specimen sent on swab.
Storage:
Ambient
Availability:
Mon-Sun
Methodology:
Culture
Special Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately. DO NOT PUT ON ICE! CSF culture includes cytoprep gram stain of specimen. Do not order a separate gram stain.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8406
TAT:
72 hours (gram stain 2 hours from the time the specimen arrives in the Akron laboratory)
Additional Info:
If the Gram stain demonstrates the presence of microorganisms, and there is sufficient sample volume, the Microbiology laboratory will automatically add-on the Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Film Array (LAB4118), unless already ordered.
CPT Code:
87070
Synonyms:
Spinal Fluid Culture; LP Culture; Ventricular Culture
