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Culture, CSF, Smear, Aerobic
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB268
Alias/See Also
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Culture, Spinal Fluid Culture, Culture - CSF (Spinal Fluid) includes Gram Stain
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
Bring specimen and any order notifications IMMEDIATELY to Central Processing (CP) in the Laboratory.
If both Aerobic and Anaerobic needed, order LAB234011 Culture, CSF, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic.
If both Aerobic and Anaerobic needed, order LAB234011 Culture, CSF, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic.
Transport Container
Sterile CSF collection tubes
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Gram stain: STAT within 1 hour of receipt in Lab
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
