Culture Spinal Fluid (CSF)

SIM

40815 

CPT

87070; 87205 

Synonyms

CSF Culture 

Specimen Type

CSF 

Container

Sterile Specimen Container Tube #2

Collection Instructions

Volume

1 mL

Additional Information

Deliver ASAP

Patient Preparation

Specimen Processing Instructions

Transport Requirements

Room Temp

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate 

Rejection Criteria

Reference Range

Culture Negative

Critical Value

Any bacterial or fungal isolates. Positive Direct Gram Stains and Smears 

Test Includes

Isolation and identification of pathogens, Gram Stain ( Cytospin), Susceptibility testing performed if warranted. 

Methodology

Culture 

Testing Frequency

Daily 

Reviewed By

Amanda Blackwell

Reviewed Date

02/02/23

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