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CSF Culture : 1000183
MessageNotify the laboratory prior to submission if CJD is suspected. Anaerobic culture may be performed on ventricular fluid, but must be ordered separately.
Test Code
CFC or 1000183
CPT Codes
87070, 87205
Includes
Includes Gram Stain.
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Instructions
CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), ommaya reservoirs aspirate, ventricular fluid: Aseptically collect per institution protocol.
Transport Container
Submit as much fluid as possible in a sterile screw capped container.
Transport Temperature
Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Gram Stain and Aerobic culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
