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CSF culture



Pneumococci organism
Pneumococci organism


CSF culture

Alternative Names:

Culture - CSF (cerebral spinal fluid); Spinal fluid culture
Normal Values:

No organism growth (negative) is normal.


What abnormal results mean:

If growth of fungus, virus, or bacteria occurs (a "positive culture"), this indicates meningitis or other infections. The culture will determine the type of organisms present in the CSF.

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