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CULTURE AND GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC, CSF

Message
Collect CSF following sterile collection techniques. Recommended tubes for culture are CSF Tubes 2 or 3. If possible, collect the initial CSF sample prior to antimicrobial therapy.


Test Code
LAB268 CXCSF


Alias/See Also
CXCSF


CPT Codes
87070

Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimens must be processed immediately upon receipt into the lab Minimum Testing Volume: 1 mL (adult/children)0.2 mL (neonate) Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 1 dayRefrigerated : UnacceptableFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Insufficient volume, specimens submitted in inappropriate transport container s or temperature


Report Available
4-Days


Clinical Significance
1230120066



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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