CULTURE, ABSCESS DEEP WOUND PANEL

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT, DEEP ABSC


Alias/See Also
THIS CULTURE IS FOR A DEEP WOUND OR ABSCESS


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


Preferred Specimen
SWAB/STERILE AND ANAEROBIC SWAB IF DESIRED


Minimum Volume
SWAB OR LIQUID STERILE CONTAINER


Instructions
Wound Culture (abscess/deep) Sterile container with no additive or liquid Stuart/Amies bacterial collection swab 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 1mL or swab with specimen material present. CULTURE INCLUDES:CULTURE, GRAM STAIN, ANAEROBIC CULTURE-WITH ANA SWAB, OR DELIVERY OF STERILE CONTAINER DIRECTLY TO MICRO DEPARTMENT <1HR AFTER COLLECTION.
**Specimen source must be entered in CPRS order comments.** Date and Time collection AND SOURCE ON CONTAINER.


Transport Container
ASAP TO LAB OR REFRIGERATE IF > 1 HR SINCE COLLECTION **Specimen source must be entered in CPRS order comments.** Date and Time collection.


Transport Temperature
2-8 c REFRIGERATED OR IF > 1 HR TO DELIVER TO THE LAB


Specimen Stability
SWAB IS GOOD FOR 24 HRS IF REFRIGERATED AT 2-8 c, DELIVERY OF STERILE CONTAINER DIRECTLY TO MICRO DEPARTMENT.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, delay in transport, improper temperature during transport.


Setup Schedule
DAILY-AS SOON AS POSSIBLE


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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