Test Code CULTURE CSF CULTURE CSF
Department
Microbiology
Specimen Type
CSF
Method
Culture
Container
Sterile conical tube with screw cap
Special Requirements
Transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
Standard Volume
1ml
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
N/A
Stability Room Temp
N/A
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
87070
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reflexive Disclosure
A Gram Stain (CPT 87205) will be performed.
Organism indentification(s) (CPT 87077 for bacteria, CPT 87106 for fungus) and/or susceptibility studies (CPT 87186 or 87184) may be performed when indicated.