CSF microbiology

Description: 
culture and microscopy
Synonyms or keywords: 
CSF
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
Princess Royal University Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
CSF
Call in advance: 
Call the laboratory /on call BMS to inform them that the sample has been taken
Turnaround time: 
microscopy 1 hour Culture 72 hours
Special sample instructions: 

Collect in 3 plain sterile bottles plus Floride bottle for Glucose

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Contacts:
Microbiology Laboratory at Princess Royal University Hospital
01689 864269 / 01689 864250
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
Kent
BR6 8ND
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Microbiology Laboratory at Princess Royal University Hospital

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Last updated: 23/12/2016