O+P Exam, Formalin Only (LABCORP)

Test Code
1230007557


Alias/See Also
LAB100528: O+P Exam, Formalin Only | LABCORP EAP: 180851


Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Para Pak Pink (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Transport Temperature
Test Includes: Identification of routine bacteria to genus or species level. For identification of Corynebacterium, Bacillus sp (other than cereus), and atypical isolates, please order the Reference Bacterial Culture Identification [008458]. Special Instructions: Label sample. Include any special identification instructions. Note: Identification of atypical organisms may require an additional charge (see Reference Bacterial Culture Identification [008458]). Specimen: Pure isolate of aerobic or facultatively anaerobic organisms; identification of multiple organisms will result in an additional fee(s). Volume: Viable colonies Container: A swab transport inoculated with the isolate from a pure culture or agar slant in screw-cap container packed as an etiologic agent. Maintain a subculture at the submitting laboratory. Collection: Bacterium derived from cultured clinical sample. Send pure culture on maintenance media. Maintain subculture at submitting laboratory. Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Causes for Rejection: Broken tube; improper labeling; mixed culture


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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