CULTURE, DRAINAGE(PANEL)

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


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


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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