CSF culture and Gram stain

BA0104

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Sterile container
Specimen Requirement
CSF
1 mL
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Negative - 3 days
Positive - 2 - 5 days
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Microbiology
Contact Number 6394 1388
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1900 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1800 hrs

Sat: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1630 hrs

Sun: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1500 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Additional Information
Sterile procedure in performing lumbar puncture.

Last Updated - 27 May 2025