Culture, CSF

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00181

CPT Codes:

87070

Lab Section:

Kaiser Regional Laboratory

Includes:

STAT gram stain automatically performed.

Test Schedule:

Test performed daily. Preliminary results are available in 24 hours. Final results in 3 to 5 days, 14 days for shunt specimens.

Specimen Requirements:

1 mL CSF preferred.

Comments:

If shunt protocol, add comment in source and on label.
Testing tube is 2 unless otherwise indicated.

Synonyms:

Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture, CSF Culture, Sprinal Fluid Culture