Susceptibility, Cf Ps Aerug (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000644

Alias/See Also

LAB100218: Susceptibility, CF Ps aerug | LABCORP EAP: 183939

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: STERILE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

Specimen: Stool (unformed). Sterile screw-cap container or stool transport without preservatives (ParaPak white clean vial). ""Cool Whip"" containers, denture cups, or other similar containers often leak or even explode during transport and may be rejected by the laboratory.

Transport Temperature

Specimen: Stool (unformed). Volume: 5 g Minimum Volume: 0.5 g or 0.5 mL liquid stool Container: Sterile screw-cap container or stool transport without preservatives (Para-Pak® white clean vial). ""Cool Whip"" containers, denture cups, or other similar containers often leak or even explode during transport and may be rejected by the laboratory. Storage Instructions: Specimen should be kept at 2°C to 8°C and transported to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Do not freeze.

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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