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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture and Gram Stain

CPT Code(s): 87070
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:CSF.
Specimen Preparation:Do not refrigerate for bacterial culture. Transfer 1 mL CSF to a sterile container. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature:
Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • CSF culture and gram stain
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