CSF shunts
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Fluid from shunt or shunt if removed (terminal pieces only)
Turnaround Time: 2-5 days |
Culture for common pathogens
Other Comments:
Collection container : Sterile plain container
Special instructions - Relevant clinical data and details and details of recent or current antimicrobial treatment must be provided.
Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature