CSF microscopy and culture, CSF

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

CSF

Synonyms

Cerebro- spinal fluid
CSF culture
CSF culture and gram
CSF micro, culture, sensitivities

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2096

Specimen Type

• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

CSF must be sent to lab in sterile vials immediately in its native state

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Quantitative cell count (differential if applicable), Gram stain and culture.

Antigen testing if applicable.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$42.22 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2096

Test includes culture, antibacterial activity,antigen testing (if applicable), sensitivities. Microbiology to aliquot to other departments.

Contact Information

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