CULTURE, BODY FLUID(PANEL)

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT-BF


Alias/See Also
BODY FLUID CULTURE


Includes
GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC CULTURE, ANAEROBIC CULTURE if delivery to lab < 2hrs. Or Anaerobic collection device.


Preferred Specimen
Submit specimen in sterile tube, cup. **Swabs are considered unacceptable.


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Instructions
Submit specimen in sterile tube, cup. **Swabs are considered unacceptable***


Transport Container
STERILE CUP/TUBE-BLACK


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY TO LAB. 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C).


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Submitted in unsterile containers or delay in transport to the laboratory.


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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