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Test Code LAB90360 Culture, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Anaerobic

Additional Codes

44215

Reporting Title

CSF Anaerobic Culture

Methodology

Includes anaerobic identification and susceptibilities when appropriate.

 

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

1. Submit at least 1 mL of spinal fluid in original collection tube.

2. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last),MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection and type of specimen.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

Note:  1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

2. If specimen is collected in multiple tubes, submit tube #2 to Microbiology.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

No growth after 5 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87075 - anaerobic culture

87076 - definitive identification, each (if appropriate)

87181 - susceptibility, E-test, each antibiotic, (if appropriate)