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CSF M,C & S

Category Medical Microbiology
Turnaround time Microscopy results available same day as receipt, culture 2-3 days, (Up to 10 days for prolonged incubation)

Additional information

Universal 30ml white container or sputum pot 60ml silver

2-3ml CSF taken into at least two sterile universal containers. Mark the containers with the order they were taken

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