| Methodology: |
Stain/Microscopy
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Aspirate, fluid, respiratory specimen, or tissue.
Specimen Preparation: Transport fluid or aspirate in sterile container. OR Tissue: Place on gauze moistened with sterile non-bacteriostatic saline to prevent drying and transport in sterile container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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