Culture, CSF
Collection Requirements
Source: CSF
Container: sterile cup or vial
Volume: 1 mL
Turn Around Time
Gram stain: 1 hour
Culture: 72 hours
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Room temperature
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Microbiology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Culture
Reference Ranges
No bacteria isolated
Critical Values
Positive
CPT
87070