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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

Collection Instructions

Obtain CSF per standard office protocol.

 

Deliver to Lab Immediately

Collection Container

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

 

Specimen Type

CSF

Turn-Around Guidelines

Daily

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

 

Reference Values

Smear:  No Bacteria Seen

 

Culture:  No growth 5 days

Method

Microbiological culture & identification techniques

CPT

87070 - Culture
87205 - Gram Stain

LOINC

606-4

Specimen Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Special Handling

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