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Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-capped container
Volume: 2.0mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0mL (adult) ; 0.5mL (paediatric)
Collection Instructions: Lumbar puncture, VP shunt, Ommaya Reservoir. Do not inoculate CSF samples into BacT/Alert bottles.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | CSF |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate: | 12 hours |
| Frozen: | Unacceptable |
Reference Interval
No bacterial growth after 2 days.
Call back values: Requesting clinician/ location will be informed of positive CSF Gram smear.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 2-3 days
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Service Code
23017
Update
Last updated 15/1/2021
Unacceptable Condition
CSF in boric acid containers or in blood culture bottles.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of Meningitis.
Test Information
A Gram smear is included with this test.