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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 (CUCSF) - South Zone | ||
| Test Code: | CUCSF | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Tubes Supplied on Lumbar Puncture Tray | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Specimen Storage: Immediately deliver to lab. Requisition to Use:South Zone Microbiology Requisition | ||
| Processing: | MHRH: Turn- around time for negative culture: 5 days CRH: Turn- around time for negative culture: 4 days Significant positive reports conveyed immediately. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Source: cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) Gram stain processed STAT on day shift. Other shifts are covered by on call micro technologist. Medicine Hat: Physician must specify if technologist is to be called in. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | ||
