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HelpOrder Code LAB7016 Culture, Cerebrospinal Fluid
Useful For
To detect the organism causing bacterial meningitis in suspected cases.
Specimen Requirements
1 mL of spinal fluid in each screw-capped, sterile container.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| CSF | Refrigerated | 8 hours |
Reference Values
No growth
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070