CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) Culture CSFC
Method(s) | Culture |
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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 | |
No growth. |