Pseudonyms
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) -culture/microscopy
Collection Requirements
Sterile black topped tubes numbered 1, 2, 3. Extra 2 ml for TB, extra 2 ml for Fungi. Procedure for collecting CSF is described in the Patient Procedure Manual. Consult Medical Microbiologist if Mycobacterial culture, viral culture, syphilis serology or cryptococcal antigen
Tube Colour
CSF Sterile Tube Pack
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item 69321
Notes
Sterile black topped tubes numbered 1, 2, 3._x000D_Extra 2 ml for TB, extra 2 ml for Fungi._x000D_Procedure for collecting CSF is described in the Patient Procedure Manual._x000D_Consult Medical Microbiologist if Mycobacterial culture, viral culture, syphilis serology or c
Test code: CSF
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