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CULTURE, CSF

Test Code
CSFC


Alias/See Also
CSF Culture;Spinal Fluid Culture


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Includes: Culture, Gram Stain, Organism ID if indicated & Sensitivity if indicated


Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Document source


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperataure up to 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples not maintained at room temperature


Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun


Report Available
​Final report available within 4 days of set up.


Reference Range

No growth



Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NMIC (Microbiology)


Last Updated: June 6, 2023


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.