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CSF Culture
MessageTesting performed at York Hospital Laboratory.
Anaerobes will not be cultured routinely from these sites. Order Code CSANA for Anerobic Culture.
If positive, an identification and sensitivity will be performed at an additional charge.
Anaerobes will not be cultured routinely from these sites. Order Code CSANA for Anerobic Culture.
If positive, an identification and sensitivity will be performed at an additional charge.
Test Code
CSCSF
CPT Codes
87070, 87205
Includes
Gram Stain
Culture
Culture
Preferred Specimen
CSF
Transport Container
Sterile Container, Leak-Proof
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated specimens.
Methodology
Gram Stain
Culture
Critical Values
Positive Gram Stain
Positive Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Negative Culture - Finalized at 3 days
Clinical Significance
Bacterial meningitis is a rapidly fatal disease if untreated or inadequately treated. Lumbar puncture and examination of the CSF should be undertaken whenever the physician suspects meningitis or wants to rule it out. Bacterial meningitis is predominately caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitis, and Strep pneumoniae. Bacterial meningitis may be secondary to infections in other areas. Neonatal meningitis is predominately caused by Group B Beta Hemolytic Strep, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes.
