Culture, Nocardia

Test Code

CULTURE,NOCARDIA

Alias/See Also

Nocardia culture

Includes

Nocardia Culture

Preferred Specimen

Bronchial brush, Bronchial wash/lavage, Sputum induced, Sputum

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml

Instructions

Sterile container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated 2-8 degrees celcius <24 hours

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT
Preliminary report - 7 days
Final report 3 weeks

Reference Range

No Growth on Culture

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact: Scott Connolly 857-203-5954

Last Updated: August 18, 2022

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