CSF Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity (Special Anaerobic) with Gram Stain

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General Information

Lab Name
CSF C/S w/GRAM (Anaerobic)
Lab Code
CSFANC
Epic Name
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
Code Name
SDES Specimen Description
SREQ Special Requests
GS Gram Smear
CULT Culture
RPT Report Status

Interpretation

Guidelines
Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
CSF, Cerebrospinal Fluid
Collection

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
Requested: 1 - 5 mL CSF
Minimum: 1 mL CSF

Processing

Receiving Instructions

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).

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Microbiology(MC)
Frequency
Processed upon receipt
Available STAT?
Yes-Gram stain
Performing Location(s)
HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-MT Microbiology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room # NW177,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Other Locations/Notes

UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
87015, 87070, 87075, 87205
LOINC
606-4
Billing Comments

CPT for ADDCON 87015