Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

TEST INFORMATION

Test Name:

Culture, Bacterial Aerobic

Test Code:

7200

Gram stain:

Included (7400)

Laboratory:

Bacteriology (46)

Requisition (Routine):

Pathology 5 (Microbiology - Routine)

Testing Schedule:

Daily: Continuous

Routine Turn-around-time:

1-5 Days

Specimen Sources:

CSF, Lumbar
CSF, Ventricular (Shunt)

Specimen Requirements:

 Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL

Specimen Collection Guidelines:

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CULTURE GUIDELINES

Normal Aerobic
 Flora

Aerobic Organisms Identified

Anaerobic Organisms Identified

Comments

None

All aerobic organisms

Not an acceptable source for anaerobic culture.

Physician notified of positive culture.