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Test Code CSFGS CSF CULTURE WITH GRAM STAIN

Important Note

SPECIMEN SOURCE IS REQUIRED

 

Note:

  • This test is performed on the last tube collected
  • Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection

Methodology

Conventional Culture Technique

Includes Gram stain

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:

CSF

 

Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)

Specimen Volume: >2 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of CSF

Collection Instructions:
1. Aseptically collect CSF.

2. Transfer body fluid to sterile container(s).

3. Label container(s) with patient’s legal name, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

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Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

No growth

Critical value (automatic call-back): all positives

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070-Culture

87205-Gram stain

87076-Anaerobic identification, each (if appropriate)

87077-Aerobic identification, each (if appropriate)

87184-Kirby-Bauer, each (if appropriate)

87186-MIC, each (if appropriate)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO