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