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Spinal Fluid Culture and Smear
MessagePerforming Lab: Lakeview, Regions
Test Code
3612
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CSFC
CPT Codes
87070; 87205
Includes
Gram Stain
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Tempearature: ASAP
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated, Frozen
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
No Growth
Clinical Significance
Isolate and identify potentially pathogenic organisms in CSF fluids
