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Myco/Ureaplasma Culture

Test Code
MYCC


Preferred Specimen
Endotraclieal aspirate


Other Acceptable Specimens
Eswab


Instructions
All specimens are brought to the lab immediately after collection


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 Celsius 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 Microbiology


Reference Range
Source Specific



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


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