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Environmental/Hospital Culture

Test Code
LAB231 1230100138


Alias/See Also
WATER CX
CULTURE
HOSPITAL


Includes
CULTURE


Instructions
Specimen Transport – Transported to lab ASAP, Room Temperature
Acceptable Specimens:
Lab DI Water collection – Sterile screw-top container, minimum volume 2mL
Perfusion – Water Heater/Cooler – Sterile screw-top container
Endoscopy – Duodenoscope flush – Sterile screw-top container
Pharmacy – Collection devices located in pharmacy
Glove Finger Paddles
Surface Paddles
Media Vial Set
Miscellaneous
Surface Swab – double culturette liquid Stuarts media
Water – Sterile screw-top container, minimum volume 2mL
Other – Contact lab for additional information


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



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