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Cerebral Spinal Fluid Culture

Test Code
MCSF


CPT Codes
87070, 87205

Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
Optimal: >2 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL


Transport Container
Sterile Screw cap container


Specimen Stability
Room temperature immediate transport. Do not refrigerate.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen received refrigerated


Reference Range
No Growth


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 13, 2022


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.