Culture, Calculus

Test Code
CULTURE, CALCULUS(PANEL)


Alias/See Also
Renal Calculus


Includes

Gram Stain
Culture


Preferred Specimen
Renal calculus


Minimum Volume
Any


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Send in a sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
<24 Refrigerated 2-8o C.


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours


Reference Range
  • No Growth


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at the West Roxbury Microbiology lab.
Contact:  Scott Connolly (857)203-5954.


Last Updated: August 18, 2022


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