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LAB268
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Lumbar puncture or CSF shunt
Container
Sterile CSF Tube
Specimen Type
Sterile CSF Tube
Minimum Volume
3ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | Do not refrigerate |
Reference or Target Ranges
No growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Positive growth
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 3 – 7 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025