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Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Investigating possible central nervous system infection.
Includes Differential if indicated.
Collect
CSF
Collection Device
CSF Collection Container
Specimen Preparation
Tubes must be labelled with order of collection.
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 24 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
**Must be transported to lab ASAP
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
Methodology
Hemocytometer
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/20/2025
7/11/25 AP
7/31/2025 JLH