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CSF Culture II

Test Code
1278


CPT Codes
87015, 87070, 87205<br><strong>For Hospital use only</strong>

Includes
Culture and a Gram Stain

Note: If the Culture is positive, an identification and sensitivity will be performed at an additional charge.


Preferred Specimen
2 mL CSF submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Transport CSF specimens overnight express at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Culture • Gram Stain

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.