CULTURE, CSF(PANEL)

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT-CSF


Alias/See Also
CSF FLUID CULTURE


Includes
GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC CULTURE, ANAEROBIC CULTURE, USING TUBE #2


Preferred Specimen
CSF FLUID, USING TUBE #2


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Instructions
CULTURE INCLUDES:CULTURE, GRAM STAIN, ANAEROBIC CULTURE-WITH ANA SWAB STERILE CUP OR STERILE TUBE(BLACK) NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED. FOR ANAEROBIC CULTURE BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO THE MICRO DEPARTMENT <2 HR AFTER COLLECTION. TUBE # 2 SPECIMEN OBTAINED BY PHYSICIAN. SPECIFY TYPE OF FLUID AND SUBMIT IMMEDIATELY TO LAB.


Transport Container
LUMBAR PUNCTURE KIT-CSF KIT


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 15 minutes
DO NOT REFRIGERATE


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Submitted in unsterile containers or delay in transport to the laboratory.


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT
Gram Stain - Daily
Culture 1-5 days


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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