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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: | Bacterial Culture, aerobic culture only -Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M CSF | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | See Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Collection Guidelines PX26-02.200 v4.00 Submit a minimum of 1 mL CSF in sterile screw-cap tube. If adequate volume is collected, four (4) separate sterile screw-cap tubes are preferred. All tubes must be properly labeled with patient identifiers and order of collection (tubes 1 - 4). | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT refrigerate. Store specimen at room temperature. Transport STAT to hospital laboratory to ensure specimen is received within 15 minutes from collection. Specimen must be received in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 1 hour of receipt in the hospital laboratory. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Clearly specify tests required on the requisition. If clinically indicated, specimen source also suitable for anaerobic culture. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
