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CULTURE, BONE MARROW(PANEL)
MessageMICROBIOLOGY
Test Code
CULT-BM
Alias/See Also
BONE MARROW CULTURE
Includes
GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC CULTURE, ANAEROBIC CULTURE if delivery to lab < 2hrs. Or Anaerobic collection device.
Preferred Specimen
Submit specimen in sterile tube, cup. **Swabs are considered unacceptable.
Minimum Volume
FULL TUBE
Instructions
CULTURE INCLUDES:CULTURE, GRAM STAIN, ANAEROBIC CULTURE-WITH ANA SWAB STERILE CUP OR STERILE TUBE(BLACK) NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED. FOR ANAEROBIC CULTURE BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO THE MICRO DEPARTMENT <2 HR AFTER COLLECTION. Submit specimen in sterile tube, cup. **Swabs are considered unacceptable***
Transport Container
STERILE CUP/TUBE-BLACK
Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY TO LAB. 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C).
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Submitted in unsterile containers or delay in transport to the laboratory.
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514
