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Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture

Test Code
LAB3084


Alias/See Also
1231700069


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID CULTURE
CSF GRAM STAIN


Preferred Specimen
STERILE CONTAINER


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
All specimens are brought to the lab immediately after collection


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Biomerieux MYLA

Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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.