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Culture, CSF (panel)

Message
If CJD is suspected - please contact the Laboratory immediately.
Mycology culture, AFB smear and culture – Added to CSF specimens with >4 lymphs or any polys.


Test Code
CULTURE,CSF(PANEL)


Alias/See Also
CSF culture
 


Includes
CSF culture
Gram stain


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume

2.0 mls


Instructions
If only 1 tube is collected, submit to microbiology lab first. Otherwise, submit tube #3 of a 4 tube set.
Submit immediately.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 15 minutes
DO NOT REFRIGERATE


Specimen Stability
  1. Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 
Gram Stain - Daily
Culture 1-5 days


Reference Range
  • No Growth on Culture


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact:  Scott Connolly 857-203-5954


Last Updated: August 18, 2022


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.