CSF Culture and smear

Test ID: CGCSS

CPT code:
LOINC:
Specimen Type: CSF
Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24hrs; final 72 hrs
Instructions: 1.0 ml CSF in sterile container.
Text: Isolate and identify pathogenic organisms causing meningitis, shunt
infection and brain abscess.
Methodology: Conventional Culture and gram stain

Test Name


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