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Alternative Names:

Cerebrospinal Fluid MC&S

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

CSF, CSC

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

CSF Tube 3

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

A Gram stain is performed on any CSF.

Special tests are available on specific request. See individual test listings.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Time critical - do not delay handling !

Assay Frequency:

Daily