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Culture, Wound (panel)
Test CodeCULTURE,WOUND(PANEL)
Alias/See Also
Wound culture
Includes
Wound culture
Gram stain
Anaerobe if appropriate specimen
Gram stain
Anaerobe if appropriate specimen
Preferred Specimen
Swab
Instructions
*** Specify site ***
Anaerobic cultures will not be performed unless swab is received in anaerobe transport media, available in the microbiology lab ext. 35954
Include both swabs.
For wound/abscess cultures, a syringe with the needle is preferred. If a swab is used then after suspected site is swabbed using a swab culturette, place swabs directly into the swab container so that the swab portion is seated in the foam and the other end is connected to the red top. Do not break off the swab into the swab container.
Anaerobic cultures will not be performed unless swab is received in anaerobe transport media, available in the microbiology lab ext. 35954
Include both swabs.
For wound/abscess cultures, a syringe with the needle is preferred. If a swab is used then after suspected site is swabbed using a swab culturette, place swabs directly into the swab container so that the swab portion is seated in the foam and the other end is connected to the red top. Do not break off the swab into the swab container.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours
Specimen Stability
Refrigerator : ≤ 24 hours
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture 1-7 days
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture 1-7 days
Reference Range
No Growth on Culture
Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact: Scott Connolly 857-203-5954
Last Updated: October 4, 2023
