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Test Code C CSF Culture CSF

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

If multiple tubes are obtained, submit tube #2 or tube #3 for culture

Collection Method

Lumbar puncture or shunt

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Sterile CSF Tube

Preferred Specimen

Sterile CSF Tube

Acceptable Specimens

  • Sterile CSF Tube
  • Sterile Urine Cup

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Positive

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability



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Ambient
 15 minutes
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



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Days and Time Performed
 Daily
Expected Turn Around Time
 7 days
Stat Availabilty
 No
Performing Bench
 Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description
 Culture

Special Handling

Do not refrigerate

CPT Codes

87070