Gram Stain - CSF
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
Test Code
G12CSF
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