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Specimen Collection

Special Collection Quick Reference Guide

Cytology Sample Collection and Transport

Microbiology Sample Collection and Transport

Histology Sample Collection and Transport

Venipuncture Collection

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB7998 CULTURE CSF WITH GRAM STAIN

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

CSF in sterile screw cap tube.

Processing Instructions

Place CSF in a sterile screw-cap container. Tube #2 is recommended for CSF culture. Specimen kept 5 days.

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87070|87205|87077 FOR ID|87186 FOR SUSCEPTIBILITIES, AS INDICATED

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology