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| 60450:CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF), CULTURE & GRAM STAIN | |||||||||
| Methodology: | Culture / Microscopic Exam | ||||||||
| Edit Date: | 4/6/2010 | ||||||||
| Performed: | Daily | ||||||||
| Released: | Preliminary at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 days. Final at 7 days. | ||||||||
| CPT Code: | 87205 / 87070 | ||||||||
| Specimen Collection Details | |||||||||
| Collection: | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in sterile plastic container. | ||||||||
| Handling: | Keep ambient. Do not refrigerate or freeze. | ||||||||
| Stability: | Specimen stable 24 hours ambient. Unstable refrigerated or frozen. | ||||||||
| Standard Volume: | 1-10 mL CSF. | ||||||||
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL CSF. | ||||||||
| Transport: | Ambient. | ||||||||
| Comments: | Isolated organisms will be identified. Susceptibility testing will be done, if appropriate. An additional charge will be made for these tests. | ||||||||
| Rejection Criteria: | Unsterile or leaking container; refrigerated or frozen specimen; delayed transport. | ||||||||
| Gram stain: No organisms seen. Culture: No growth at 7 days. |
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