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CSF Culture w/Smear

Test Summary

Presence of bacteria in a CSF sample indicates meningitis.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

CSF in CSF collection tubes

Minimum Volume

1 ml

Instructions

Use sterile procedures to collect sample in CSF tubes

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

CSF Tubes for Lumbar puncture, Sterile container for Shunt samples

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated and Frozen = Unacceptable

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

CSF Shunt fluid in sterile container.

Unacceptable Specimens

Frozen specimen

Order Code

CSFCUL

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB10041/LAB10203

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87070
87205 ***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility

Billing Code

300705

CPT Statement

Methodology

Culture and Microscopic Exam

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Microbiology

Reference Range

No Growth

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days