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Culture Anaerobic

Message
Cultures of body fluids, deep wounds and tissue samples include anaerobic culture as part of their routine set-up and interpretation.


Test Code
CXANA


Preferred Specimen
Tissue in clean container, or gel swab ONLY


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hour room temperature


Methodology
Routine anaerobic culture



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