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CULTURE, MEDICAL DEVICE
MessageMICROBIOLOGY
Test Code
CULT-MED
Alias/See Also
SCREWS. PINS,DEVICE
Includes
This is for items such as internal screws, or pins removed from the body for culture.
Preferred Specimen
CSF shunt, IUD, Mediport, Pacemaker, Pacemaker Leads and Tip, Prosthesis, Screws/Hardware
Minimum Volume
MEDICAL DEVICE
Instructions
Sterile container with no additive 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 1mL. SPECIFY SITE
Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER
Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days
Aerobic culture - 48hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days
Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514
