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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | CULTURE, CSF Spinal Fluid - Central Zone | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB268 | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | Spinal fluid, 0.5 mL | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | For multiple tests on spinal fluid see
Fluid Tests. Also refer to:
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Collection Guidelines PX26-02.200 v4.00
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| Processing: | MATERIALS: - Lumbar puncture tray. - Sterile tubes labelled #1, #2, #3, #4 (#4 optional), filled in that order. PROCEDURE 1. Collect sample into sterile tubes. 2. Label tubes including the order of collection. 3. Keep sample at room temperature. 4. Transport to Lab immediately for testing within 2 h of collection. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily - Available STAT | ||
| Critical Value: | Positive for micro-organisms (Gram or culture). | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Red Deer Use the applicable referral laboratory test directory if this test is NOT performed on site or referred within Central Zone. | ||
| Additional Test Information: | For suspected CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease): Special precautions are required when collecting, handling and transporting samples. Refer to CJD Protocol - Gram stain is performed STAT on a spinal fluid with > 50 WBC | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 25 2019 12:00AM | ||
