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Test Code C CSF CULTURE CSF

Patient Preparation

Sterile collection with specimen transported in a sterile container

Special Collection Instructions

Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible

Collection Method

Distribution Order

 

Tube #1

Chemistry and Immunology tests

Tube #2

Cultures and other Microbiology tests

Tube #3

Cell counts and differentials

Tube #4

Cytology

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Sterile CSF Tube

Preferred Specimen

Sterile CSF tube

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Sterile CSF tube

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative – No Growth

Reportable Units

Positive-Growth
Negative-No Growth

Critical Value

Positive bacteria/yeast growth

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                           

QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, More than 1 specimen from the same source per day.

Specimen Stability

Ambient

30 Minutes

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

Daily

Expected Turn Around Time

4 Days

Stat Availability

No

Performing Bench

CRMC Microbiology

Additional Information / Important Notes

Culture includes India Ink and Gram Stain

Special Handling

Do not refrigerate

Methodology/Method Description

Culture

CPT Codes

87070