| 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.
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Method
Culture
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Schedule
Sun-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
48-72 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Hold specimen at room temperature. DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Transport to Pathology, Inc. within 24 hrs of collection.
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Clinical Utility
To determine establishment of bacterial organisms in CSF.
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CPT Codes
87071
Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted. |
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