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Culture Fluid
MessageIncludes gram stain, aerobic & anaerobic cultures
Test Code
CXFLD
Preferred Specimen
Fluid in sterile tube or container, Gel swab also acceptable
Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily
Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours at room temperature
Methodology
Routine culture