CSF Culture w/Smear
Order Code:
CSFCUL
Test Summary
Presence of bacteria in a CSF sample indicates meningitis.
Aliases
- N/A
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
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
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
Billing
CPT Code
- 87070
- 87205 ***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility
Billing Code
- 300705
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture and Microscopic Exam
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days