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Test Code CUCSFC Culture and Gram Stain, Spinal Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)

Specimen Volume: 8 mL of spinal fluid (from third tube collected in a series of 3)

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Label vial with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, and date and actual time of collection.

2. Specimen source is required.

Specimen Transport Temperature

RoomTemperature

Transport ASAP 

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital