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Misc Culture
Test CodeCS
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Dependent
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
CSF, Cup, Eswab, vial
Instructions
Contact microbiology with any questions
Transport Container
Biohazard Bag
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Eswabs: room temperatures table for 24 hours, and refrigerated for 48 hours. Every other specimen 4 hours at 20-25 degrees Celsiusm and 24 hours at 2-8 degrees Celsius
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers
Setup Schedule
Daily
Limitations
Baptist Health - LR, HS, ARK, and MV Microbiology
Reference Range
Source Specific
Last Updated: August 31, 2017
