CULTURE, MEDICAL DEVICE

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


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


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


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



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