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CULTURE, BODY FLUID(PANEL)
MessageMICROBIOLOGY
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
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
