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| Preferred specimen: |
Collect CSF in sterile screw-cap or snap-cap tubes. Collect 4.0-5.0 mL for adults and 0.5-1.0 mL for children. Transport to the laboratory in the collection tube as soon as possible. Do not refrigerate. If only one tube is collected, send to the Microbiology laboratory first. If more than one tube is obtained, the second or third collection tube should be sent to the Microbiology laboratory for culture. |
| Minimum specimen: |
1.0 mL CSF for adults |
| Notes: |
CSF culture does not include a gram stain. If gram stain is needed order 3420 Gram Stain Smear.
Identification and susceptibility tests will be performed if indicated, at an additional charge. |
| Transport temp: |
Room temperature |
| Methodology: |
Bacteriologic culture techniques |
| Unit Code: |
401100 |
| Reported: |
Negative cultures within 72 hours.
Note: Broth will be held for 7 days. If the broth grows, an amended report will be issued; otherwise, no further report will be sent. |
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