CSF Fungal Culture
General Information
Lab Name
CSF Fungal Culture
Lab Code
CSFF
Epic Name
Culture CSF, Fungal
Description
Direct exam is not performed on CSF. See Cryptococcal antigen, Cryptococcal Antigen Screen, CSF [CCAFS].
Synonyms
Cerebrospinal Fluid Fungal Culture, Shunt Fungal Culture, Ventricular Fungal Culture, Ventriculostomy Fungal Culture
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| CULT | Culture |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Submit SPINAL FLUID in sterile tube(s) or syringe with needle removed and syringe capped.
Specimens will be rejected if received > 24 hours after collection. Viability of organisms is significantly reduced after 24 hours.
Handling Instructions
Indicate source of fluid, e.g. lumbar puncture, ventriculostomy, meningomyelocele.
Transport to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
Quantity
requested: 1 - 5 mL CSF
minimum: 1 mL CSF
Processing
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
Other Locations/Notes
UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.
Frequency
Processed upon receipt
Available STAT?
No