CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) Culture CSFC
| Method(s) | Culture |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). |
| Transport | 3 mL CSF in sterile tube at 20-25ºC. |
| Stability | Ambient: 24 hours or less |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 3010177 |
| CPTCode | 87205, 87070 |
| Notes | This test includes a Gram Stain. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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No growth. |
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