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Standard reference procedures for bacterial stain, aerobic culture, and identification. Anaerobe culture performed on properly collected specimens.
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
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Within 5 days Preliminary: 1 day Final: Negative at 5 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Tissue, biopsy. Source of specimen is required.
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#ExistTransport>Transport: Sterile container or Anaerobic Gel Transport Tube at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistPedCollectTransport>Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Use sterile nonbacteriostatic saline to prevent drying.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers, dry specimens, formalinized specimens.
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#ExistStability>Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability>
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