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Test Code CSFF Culture-Fungal, CSF

Clinical Indications

Diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in cerebrospinal fluid

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Culture-Fungal, CSF
Sunquest Order Code: CSFF
Px Order Code: LAB4018

Specimen Collection Type

Cerebrospinal fluid

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL minimum, 2 mL optimal

Reference Range

No growth

Critical Value

Growth

Interpretation

Positive cultures are reported with organism identification.

Negative cultures will be held for 4 weeks before a final negative report.

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

5 days

Specimen Stability

24 hours at room temperature

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

CPT Code

87102

LOINC Code

569-4

Test Alias

SPINAL FLUID FUNGUS CULTURE

Additional Information / Notes

If cryptococcal antigen is positive, culture will be set up, with additional charge.

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology