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CULTURE, WOUND DEEP ABSCESS(PANEL)
MessageMICROBIOLOGY
Test Code
CULT-WND/ABSCESS
Alias/See Also
SWAB DEEP TISSUE OR ABSCESS
Includes
GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC CULTURE, ANAEROBIC CULTURE if delivery to lab < 2hrs. Or Anaerobic collection device.
Preferred Specimen
Syringe without needle
Swabs received in anaerobic transport media
Swabs received in anaerobic transport media
Minimum Volume
2 SWABS, OR STERILE CUP
Other Acceptable Specimens
Culturette swabs, less satisfactory specimen - no anaerobic culture
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. Culture Sterile container with no additive or Liquid Stuart/Amies bacterial collection swab 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 0.5mL
CULTURE INCLUDES:CULTURE, GRAM STAIN, ANAEROBIC CULTURE-WITH ANA SWAB, OR DELIVERY OF STERILE CONTAINER DIRECTLY TO MICRO DEPARTMENT <1HR AFTER. Culture Sterile container with no additive or Liquid Stuart/Amies bacterial collection swab 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 0.5mL
Transport Container
STERILE
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
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
