CULTURE, BODY FLUID-SYNOVIAL

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT SYNOVIAL


Includes
CULTURE INCLUDES:CULTURE, GRAM STAIN, ANAEROBIC CULTURE-WITH ANA SWAB 


Preferred Specimen
SYNOVIAL FLUID


Minimum Volume
1mL


Instructions
PROVIDER TO COLLECT SYNOIVAL FLUID AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
IN A STERILE BLACK TUBE, OR STERILE CONTAINER


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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