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CULTURE FLUID W/ ANA,GRAM
MessageNot for use with CSF or sterile body fluids submitted in blood culture bottles (See Culture Fluid, Bottles).
Test Code
CXFLD
Alias/See Also
LAB269 BODY FLUID CULTURE 81223
Includes
Aerobic and anaerobic culture. Includes Gram stain.
Preferred Specimen
Submit fluid in sterile leakproof container.
Minimum Volume
1 ml. (Larger volume highly recommended).
Other Acceptable Specimens
Fluid submitted in regular ESwab transport tube
Instructions
Clinician collection. Submit ASAP to laboratory.
Transport Container
Sterile container without preservative.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
8 hours at ambient temperature. Up to 24 hours refrigerated.
Methodology
Specimen concentrated via centrifugation if =2 ml. Conventional culture.
Setup Schedule
Cultures accepted and processed 24/7.
Report Available
No growth cultures updated every 24 hours around the clock. Final no growth cultures reported after 6 days incubation.
Limitations
Separate orders required for AFB and fungus cultures.
Performed By
Piedmont Atlanta
