CSF CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY
This test cultures cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to detect bacterial, fungal, or viral infections, and performs susceptibility testing to identify the most effective antibiotics. It is essential for diagnosing central nervous system infections and guiding treatment decisions.
Also known asCulture & Susceptibility - Csf Culture & Susceptibility - Csf
Test details
Preparations
No special preparations needed
Test included
CSF CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY includes 14 parameters
- Specimen Source
- Appearance
- Lymphocytes
- Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes
- Red Blood Cells
- Bacteria
- Fungal Elements
- Parasites
- India Ink Preparation
- Grams Stain
- Acid Fast Bacilli
- Culture
- Organism
- Remark
Test code
1200CS
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Csf | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 1 ML |
Specimen stability information
Csf
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
'
Turn around time
3 Working Days
Performing locations
Department
- Micro Biology
CPT and Loinc codes
CSF CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY
Package price
₹950
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