| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial culture and identification
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Rectal swab.
Specimen Preparation: Transport swab in bacterial transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: All Enterococcus isolates are screened for vancomycin resistance.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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