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Culture, Tissue

Test Code
TISC


Preferred Specimen
Tissue, Bone or Biopsy


Instructions
Obtain specimen using sterile technique


Transport Container
Sterile leakproof container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Conventional Culture

Reference Range
Negative Postive cultures will be identified.


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detectionof aerobic pathogens in tissue or bone specimens.




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