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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.
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