| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for bacterial stain, aerobic culture, and identification
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
Preliminary: 1 day; Final: 5 days; Positives are reported as soon as detected.
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: CSF.
Specimen Preparation: Do not refrigerate for bacterial culture. Transfer 1 mL CSF to a sterile container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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