Test Directory
856 Culture, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
CSF in sterile spinal fluid tube
24 Hours, Room Temp
No Growth
Specimen Requirements
Submit in a sterile screw capped spinal fluid tube.
Method
Culture
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
48-72 hrs
Instructions/Notes
Hold specimen at room temperature. DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Transport to Pathology, Inc. within 24 hrs of collection.
Clinical Utility
To determine establishment of bacterial organisms in CSF.
CPT Codes
87071
Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
