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Culture, Surgical
Test CodeCUSUR
Preferred Specimen
See Microbiology Collection Instructions in Special Instructions for detailed information.
Specimen Type: Deep wound and/or drainage
Container/Tube: Swab in sterile culture transport tube
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Prepare site: wash wound margins well with surgical soap followed by 70% alcohol.
2. Pass swab into fresh purulent drainage from center of wound, avoiding surrounding skin.
3. Place swab in transport tube.
4. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Performing Laboratory
Sarasota Campus Lab