Test Code CSFC Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Culture & Gram Stain

Important Note

Keep CSF tubes vertical at all times. Do not allow to lay down.

Myelogram tray not provided by laboratory

Specimen	Min. Test Volume	Collection Container	Special Handling
CSF	2.0 mL	CSF tubes	Deliver to Laboratory immediately. Use aseptic technique throughout entire collection procedure

Assay	Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Critical Values	Units
CSFC	ALL	0 Minutes – 150 Years	No bacteria seen, no growth after 5 days

Monday - Sunday

87070 - Culture
87205 - Gram Stain

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