| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial culture and identification
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Throat swab. Source of specimen is required.
Transport: Throat swab in bacterial transport media at 20-25°C. Refrigerated samples are also acceptable.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers.
Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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