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Gram Stain - CSF

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Also Known As

#1) CSF Smear Audit #2) Meningitis Gram Stain #3) Spinal Fluid Microbiology #4) CSF Direct Microscopy Study #5) Rapid Meningitis Screen #6) CSF Pathog... Read more

Test Parameters Included

SAMPLE TYPEMICROSCOPYPUS CELLSEPITHELIAL CELLSGRAM POSITIVE COCCIGRAM NEGATIVE BACILLIYEAST CELLSFUNGINAL ELEMENTSOther FindingsPathologist remark/Not... Read more

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

Microscopy : The CSF is typically centrifuged (spun at high speed) to concentrate any tiny bacteria at the bottom of the tube. This concentrated sedim... Read more

Sample Required

CSF

Preparation

Collection: CSF is collected by a trained physician via a Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap).Antibiotic Note: Ideally, the tap should be performed before st... Read more

Schedule Report

24 Hours

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the report take 24 hours?While the staining is fast, the critical nature of CSF requires our senior pathologists to perform an exhaustive mic... Read more

Test Description

Gram Stain - CSF Examination The Gram's Stain on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is a critical, life-saving emergency test used to diagnose bacterial menin... Read more

Test Code

G12CSF

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