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HelpTest Code CSFC SPINAL FLUID CULTURE
EPIC Test ID
1230100176
Test Synonyms
CSF CX|CSF CULTURE|CULTURE
Collection Requirements
Collect 1ml or more of CSF in a sterile plastic tube. Sterile Spinal Tap tray available from the sterile processing department.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Immediate transport of all CSF directly to the Hematology department for Responsibility tracking.
Specimen Type
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Specimen Source
Lumbar Puncture
CSF Reservoir
VP Shunt Aspirate
Other
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab:STERILE CONTAINER,CSF TUBE
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Microbiology
CPT Code
87070
Loinc
606-4
EAP
LAB268