| Methodology: |
Qualitative 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: Corneal scrapings, vitreous fluid or tissue.
Specimen Preparation: Place corneal scrapings, vitreous fluid, or tissue in 2 mL of Page's amoeba saline (ARUP supply #31917). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen or refrigerated specimens. Formalinized specimens. Dry material (corneal scrapings or tissue that has not been placed in sterile saline or specimens that have become dry in transit). Specimens in media or preservatives.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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