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Broth Dilution (Schlichter)
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
3-6 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant (identify source) and 2 mL serum or body fluid. Collect using sterile technique. A LIST OF ALL ANTIBIOTICS THAT THE PATIENT IS RECEIVING OR HAS RECEIVED IN THE PAST 48 HOURS MUST BE PROVIDED. This information is essential for performing this assay. Missing information may cause delays in turnaround time.
Transport: Organism in pure culture in a sealed container at 20-25°C and 2 mL serum or body fluid, frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: Organism in pure culture in a sealed container at 20-25°C and 0.3 mL serum or body fluid, in sterile tube, frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Send a copy of test request form with each specimen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Delayed transport of nonfrozen serum or body fluid. Nonviable organisms or mixed cultures. Inadequate information.
Stability: Serum: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 week
Organism: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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