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HelpTest Code CXCSF CSF Culture
Specimen Type
Cerebrospinal fluid
Shunt fluid
Material from brain abscess
Container
Sterile leak-proof tube from lumbar puncture tray
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
24 hours at 2-8°C
Expected Turn Around Time
Gram Stain: 1 hour
Culture: 5 days to Negative
Transfer Instructions
Transport fresh specimen to the laboratory ASAP at room temperature or 2-8°C.
CPT
87070
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| CXCSF | C CSF |
Special Instructions
Specimen tubes must have indication of the order of collection.
Specimen must be walked to Lab and logged into receipt book. Do not send via tube system.