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Test Code CSFC CULTURE, CSF & GS

Important Note

Place all CSF tubes in cup, do not let tubes lay down.

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Method

Microbiological culture & identification techniques

Specimen Type

CSF

CPT

87070 - Culture
87205 - Gram Stain

LOINC

606-4

Collection Container

CSF Tube(s) (Myelogram tray not provided by laboratory)

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Reference Values

Smear:  No Bacteria Seen

 

Culture:  No growth 5 days

Turn-Around Guidelines

Daily

Maximum Hard Copy 6 Days
Stat availability No- Gram Stain Only
   

 

Special Handling

Send tubes to laboratory in a rigid container to keep tubes upright

Collection Instructions

Obtain CSF per standard office protocol.

 

Deliver to Lab Immediately