| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for bacterial stain, aerobic culture, and identification. Sinus swabs or aspirates should be ordered as a Wound Culture (0060132).
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 2 days
Preliminary: 1 day
Final: Negative at 2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: Sputum, tracheal aspirate. Acceptable for Neonates: Gastric aspirate.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer to a sterile container.
OR Swab: Place into bacterial transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required. Client will be notified of unacceptable specimen.
Refer to Bordetella pertussis Culture (ARUP test code 0060117), Corynebacterium diphtheriae Culture (ARUP test code 0060360), or Legionella Species, Culture (ARUP test code 0060113) for special instructions, if requested.
Unacceptable Conditions: Multiple specimens (more than one in 24 hours). Dry specimens or poor quality sputum (presence of greater than 10 epithelial cells per 100x field).
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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