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CULTURE, DRAINAGE(PANEL)
MessageMICROBIOLOGY
Test Code
CULT-JP DRAIN
Alias/See Also
JP and other Drainage Fluid
Includes
GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC CULTURE, ANAEROBIC CULTURE if delivery to lab < 2hrs. Or Anaerobic collection device.
Preferred Specimen
JP and other Drainage Fluid
Minimum Volume
1-2 MLS
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. Sterile container with no additive 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 1mL
Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER/SWAB
Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days
Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514
