Gram Stain
2.0 mL CSF in Sterile Tube
Always specify order of importance of CSF tests when multiple ordered
1.0 mL CSF
1.0 mL CSF preferred / Minimum 0.5 mL CSF
No Growth
Positive gram stain; culture
All significant isolates will be worked up for identification and susceptibility if appropriate
Preliminary at 24 & 48 hours, Final at 7 days
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87070, 87205 (Reflexes 87186, 87077)