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TEST ID CSFCULT CULTURE, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF)

Important Note

Intended for the detection and isolation of bacterial pathogens from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) only

-Culture includes gram stain/smear

-Aeseptic collection technique is imperative

-Samples are to be collected prior to initiation of antibiotic therapy.

-Collection tube #2 and beyond is recommended due to possibility of residual skin contaminant bacteria present in initial volume

Infectious

Performing Laboratory

NRLS-Microbiology

Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal fluid aeseptically collected in a sterile container. 

Specimen Required

1.  Physician collected CSF specimen submitted in sterile container.  

2. Label bottle with patients name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patients hospital
identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collectors initials or Meditech number, and test(s) being ordered. 

3. Transport immediately to the laboratory.  Do not refrigerate.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Room Temperature ASAP

 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Day(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Report Available

Preliminary report available next day

Final report at 3 days after receipt in the laboratory