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Test Details

Cerebrospinal Fluid – LP Culture

General Info:

Description:

The Lumbar Puncture Culture, which analyzes the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), serves to investigate potential central nervous system disorders. Widely regarded as the gold standard for meningitis and ventriculitis, this test can pinpoint the pathogenic origins of the CSF. Healthcare practitioners rely on this diagnostic tool to identify infectious and non-infectious neurological syndromes and decide the line of management.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

CSF

Container Type: 

CSF Tube

Volume: 

1

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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