Spinal fluid culture, stain

Alphabetical Test listing

Spinal fluid culture, stain-6557

Test name:

Test number:

6557

Excellian order number:

LAB6557

Abbreviation:

CSF

Alternate names:

CSF Culture

Tests included:

Gram stain
Culture
Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant.

Useful for:

Detection of bacteria causing meningitis.

Specimen type:

Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile screw cap vial

Volume:

1.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen
Do not refrigerate
Transport immediately

Transport container:

Sterile Screw Cap Vial

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict)

Transport to the laboratory immediately

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
Improper transport container
Improper transport temperature
Inappropriate specimen type
Leaking container

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

Stat gram stain - 1 hour
Preliminary - 1 day
Final - 5 days

Method:

Culture and gram stain

CPT codes:

87070
87205

Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
87186 - Sensitivities
87077 - ID

This list may not be all inclusive if there is the need to send the ID or sensitivities out to a referral laboratory

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

12/20/2023

Review date:

12/15/2023