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HelpTest Code CSFCUL Culture, Spinal Fluid
Methodology
Conventional CultureIncludes Gram stain and routine aerobic culture for isolation and identification. Susceptibility testing is performed if organism is isolated.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital LaboratorySpecimen Requirements
1. Submit 1 mL of spinal fluid (from the second tube drawn in a series of 4) in a screw-capped, sterile vial. Culture should be ordered on tube #2.2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
2. Label specimen appropriately (tube #2).