CSF Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity (Special Anaerobic) with Gram Stain
General Information
- Lab Name
- CSF C/S w/GRAM (Anaerobic)
- Lab Code
- CSFANC
- Epic Ordering
- CSF Culture with Gram, Aerobic and Anaerobic
- Description
This test is intended for the aerobic and anaerobic culture of CSF obtained from shunts, or from subdural, subgaleal, subarachnoid, or meningomyelocele sites, or if aerobic and anaerobic culture is required.
If CSF is from lumbar puncture, see CSF Culture with Gram Stain [CSFC].
For other sterile site body fluids (not urine or blood), see Place Holder for Body Fluid Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity with Gram Stain (includes anaerobes) [FLDPHC].
Note: ADDCON fee is added for concentration of specimens >2 mL (UW-MT) and >1 mL (HMC).
- Synonyms
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Bacterial Culture, CSF Bacterial Culture, Shunt Bacterial Culture
- Components
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Code Name SDES Specimen Description SREQ Special Requests GS Gram Smear CULT Culture RPT Report Status
Interpretation
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- CSF, Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Collection
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Submit SPINAL FLUID in sterile tube(s) or syringe with needle removed and syringe capped.
Specimens will be rejected if received > 24 hours after collection. Viability of organisms is significantly reduced after 24 hours.
- Handling Instructions
Indicate source of fluid, e.g. lumbar puncture, ventriculostomy, meningomyelocele.
Transport to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection at room temperature.
Note: Never refrigerate CSF because Neisseria meningitidis is susceptible to cold.
- Quantity
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requested: 1 - 5 mL CSF
minimum: 1 mL CSF
Processing
- Processing
CSFC is always considered a STAT test.
If specimen is from lumbar puncture and R/O anaerobes is not requested, log in CSFC.
Also log in ADDCON for specimen concentration if >2 mL volume (UW-MT) or >1 mL (HMC).
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Microbiology (MC)
- Performing Location(s)
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HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-MT Microbiology
206-520-4600Clinical Lab, Room # NW177,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195 - Other Locations/Notes
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UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.
- Frequency
- Processed upon receipt
- Available STAT?
- Yes-Gram stain
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 87015, 87070, 87075, 87205
- Billing Comments
CPT for ADDCON 87015
- LOINC
- 606-4