| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for bacterial stain, aerobic culture, and identification. Anaerobe culture performed on properly collected specimens.
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 5 days
Preliminary: 1 day
Final: Negative at 5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tissue, biopsy. Source of specimen is required.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Sterile container or Anaerobic Gel Transport Tube at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Use sterile nonbacteriostatic saline to prevent drying.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers, dry specimens, formalinized specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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