| Methodology: |
Culture/Microscopic Identification
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-10 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: CSF, corneal scrapings or tissue, or vitreous fluid.
Transport: Sterile container (CSF or fluid). Place corneal scrapings or tissues in Page's amoeba saline. Specimen should arrive within 48-72 hours of collection at 20-25°C. If transport is delayed, hold specimen at 37°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: CRITICAL AMBIENT.
Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen, refrigerated, or formalinized specimens. Dry material. Nonsterile or leaking containers.
Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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