Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD79722Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 388CPT Codes 87070, 87205, 87077, 87140, 87143, 87147, 87149, 87181, 87184, 87185, 87186
Culture, CSF
Also known as: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture, Listeria Culture
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Cerebrospinal fluid cultures are of importance in the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis, an inflammation of the meninges. The most common causes of this life‑threatening condition are E. coli and Group B streptococci in neonates, H. influenzae (2 months‑5 years), N. meningitidis (all ages, most common in older children and young adults), and S. pneumoniae (all ages).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
sterile plastic screw‑cap tube or Port‑A‑Cul™ gel vial
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