CSF (Microbiology)
Cerebrospinal fluid
Meningitis
55.11
CSF
Specimen collection should be prior to antibiotic administration where possible.
Specimen should be collected aseptically into three separate CSF specimen tubes and labelled I, 2 and 3 in order of collection.
Microbiology
Mon - Sun, 24hrs
Microscopy, 1 hour. Culture, 3 days
Microscopy, culture, protein and glucose
Specimens with indicative microscopy will be referred for Virology. Protein / glucose performed on Cobas CCE analyser (Biochemistry).
3mL (A larger volume is preferrable if multiple tests are required. If insufficient for tests requested Clinician will be asked to prioritise.)
