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HelpTest Code 2500155 CULTURE, CSF
Infectious
Specimen Requirements
CSF collected by lumbar puncture
Specimen Stability Information
Maximum storage of CSF is 2 hours at ambient temperature
Reference Values
No growth at 72 hours
Critical Values
Positive culture
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Special Instructions
Submit specimen to lab as soon as possible
CPT Coding
87070
LOINC Coding
606-4
Methodology
Routine culture