Test ID MICR0032 Culture Bacterial, Other with Gram Stain
AKA
BACT_CULT_GM
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Tissue or Fluid (preferred)
White top (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube
Indicate source on specimen and order.
Instructions
Use for body fluid, CSF, wound, genital, synovial fluid, or misc specimen types.
Tissue should be placed in a sterile container.
Fluid specimens should be collected in a syringe.
Note the specimen source or collection site in the order.
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature |
If unable to deliver within 2 hours, refrigerate |
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Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Culture media
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
87070
87205