Epic Test Code Informational Neurology Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Panel

Included Test and Default Collection Tube

Neurology CSF Panel	Default Tube number
CSF Cell count with differential (LAB212)	1 & 4
Fluid Culture/Gram Stain (LAB269)	2
AFB culture and stain (LAB877)	2
Glucose CSF (LAB185)	3
Protein CSF (LAB195)	3

Specimen Collection Information

Cerebrospinal Fluid Specimens

Notes:

Cerebrospinal fluid must be submitted in the proper collection tubes provided with the Lumbar Puncture Tray (warehouse item #0000115).
Providers have the option to change the tests ordered on each tube.