Epic Code LAB268 Spinal Fluid (CSF), Culture
Test Name Alias
Culture CSF w/gram | 4196
Interface Order Alias
50009
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Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)
Container(s): 2nd tube of spinal fluid collected or sterile container
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Label container with patient information, specimen source, and date of collection.
- Send specimen as soon as possible.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Processing Instructions:
- Lab Testing is performed using the following tube order regardless of label:
- 1) Hematology, 2) Microbiology, 3) Hematology, 4) Chemistry
- United Lab: 1) Hematology/Chemistry, 2) Microbiology, 3) Hematology
Lab Staff Instructions
Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Send to Laboratory as soon as possible
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Laboratory Retention: 28 days (United Lab: 14 days)
Test Frequency
Available daily, preliminary report available within 24 hours Final report available in 3 days.
Reference Range
No Bacteria Isolated
Performing Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Spectrum Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Spectrum Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Spectrum Health United Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Spectrum Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87070
CDM Code
4044196
Epic Test ID
1230100550
Beaker LOINC
BACTERIAL CULTURE, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID: 14357-8
GRAM STAIN: 664-3
Mayo Access Code
SHO50009
Reviewed Date
7/31/2021
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: CSF CULTURE
Beaker Display Name: CSF Culture
BEAKER TEST NAME: SPINAL FLUID CULTURE
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Spinal Fluid Culture
Beaker Synonyms
CULTURE CSF W/ GRAM STAIN|CEREBRAL SPINAL FLUID|CSF CULTURE
Beaker Collection and Specimen Handling
BEAKER COLLECTION: TUBE 2
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient
BL MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient
BR MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient
GM MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient
LH MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient
PH MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient
RC MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient
UN MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient
ZH MICROBIOLOGY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Ambient