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Patient Preparation
Follow physician instructions
Collection Method
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Distribution Order |
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Tube #1 |
Chemistry and Immunology tests |
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Tube #2 |
Cultures and other Microbiology tests |
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Tube #3 |
Cell counts and differentials |
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Tube #4 |
Cytology |
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Sterile CSF Tube
Preferred Specimen
Sterile CSF tube
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Sterile CSF tube
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Negative / Positive
Critical Value
Positive for Cryptococcal yeast
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
30 Minutes |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
An India Ink will be included with every Culture CSF
Special Handling
Deliver to the laboratory ASAP
Methodology/Method Description
Manual Microscopic
CPT Codes
87210