Test Code CSFC Culture, Spinal Fluid

Methodology

Culture and Gram Stain, 7 Days

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.

1. Submit 2 mL of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), specimen source, and date and time of collection.

3. Send specimen at ambient temperature. Do not refrigerate.

4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note: Specimen source is required.

No growth

Critical values (automatic call-back): all positives

Monday through Sunday

87070