Culture CSF including microscopy


Test Name
Culture CSF including microscopy
Test Code
CSF1
Specimen Type

CSF in three (3) sterile plain tubes

Deliver to Specimen Reception within 15 minutes of collection.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Preferred Volume
1.0 mL
Comments

Protein & Glucose is always performed when microscopy & culture is requested.

LAB NOTES:

Forward CSF requests for MC&S to RCH Haematology at all times 

Bacteriology will forward CSF to virology if viral detection is also required

Assay Performed
Bacteriology
RCH
9345 5739
Assay Frequency

As required

See Also
CSF Microscopy & Culture