Cerebrospinal fluids should be cultured as soon as they are received. If a spinal fluid is received and there is an unexpected delay in inoculation, which of the following handling methods is acceptable?

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Cerebrospinal fluid should be kept at body temperature (37°C) to preserve any pathogens present. Holding it in CO2 helps maintain the appropriate environment for potential pathogens until it can be cultured.

Cerebrospinal Fluids Should Be Cultured as Soon as They Are