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Test Code CSFC Culture, CSF; CSF C&S; C&S

Important Note

Order LAB268

Performing Laboratory

YRMC Microbiology

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Requirements

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container/Tube:

  • Sterile screw-capped collection container

Specimen Volume:

 

  • 1 mL (minimum volume)

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Specimen must not be sent through the pneumatic tube system, must be hand carried to the laboratory.

Stability- Up to 24 hours from the time of collection when stored at ambient temperature

Refrigerated 24 hours (Refrigerated specimens are not suitable for isolation of Neisseria species.)

Testing Algorithm

Cultures are held for 48 before finalizing negative. Additional incubation time may be required or requested depending upon suspected pathogen.

Methodology

Conventional culture methods.
Includes Gram stain.

Reference Values

No growth after 48 hours incubation.

Specimen Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen as follows:

  • 1. Collect aseptically according to established CSF collection procedures.
  • 2. Label container with patient’s name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number (if appropriate), date of birth, date and time of specimen collection and collectors initials and/or ID number.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070 – CSF Culture
Additional charges and CPT codes may be added.