CULTURE, BACTERIAL, FLUID, SPINAL FLUID with gram stain
| Synonyms: | Body Fluid Culture; Spinal Fluid Culture; CSF; Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture |
| Computer Code: | CSFC |
| Specimen Collection: | At least 1 mL fluid in sterile leak proof container. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature within 24 hours. |
| Reference Values: | No growth. Identification and/or susceptibility performed if indicated. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 5 days Pos: 2-5 days |
| Stat TAT: | Gram stain only: 60 min. from receipt |
| CPT Code(s): | 87070, 87205 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |