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Test Code CSFC Culture, CSF

Infectious

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4509

Purpose

For the detection of bacteria responsible for meningitis.  Gram stain is reported STAT.

Methodology

Conventional culture (includes STAT gram stain)

Sample Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 1 hour
Refrigerated (2-8°C) N/A
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) N/A

 

Result Reporting

Critical Value
Positive gram stain/culture

 

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples outside stability limits
  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT Code

87205

87070

87077 (if appropriate)

87186 (if appropriate)

87184 (if appropriate)

LOINC

606-4 Bacteria identified Cx Nom (CSF)