Specimen: Submit 2-5 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship at 18–22°C.

Stability (Room): 48 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): N/A

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Conventional Culture, Automated Identification & Sensitivity

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 3 days

Usage: Common organisms causing Meningitis are E.coli, Group B Streptococcus, H. influenzae, N. meningitidis and Enterobacteriaceae. On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities are performed that aid in selection of appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

Specialty: Physician, Neurologist

Disease: Infections

Components: Includes ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY if indicated

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Not Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required