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Bacterial Culture, Duodenal aspirate
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P081 |
| Test group | Bacterial Culture |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Set up daily, day and evening shifts |
| Collection Instructions | Submit aspirated fluid in anaerobic transport media (available in L553) |
| Container type | Sterile container |
| Sample type | Small bowel aspirate |
| Processing notes | Maintain sample at room temperature |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | bacterial culture, small bowel |
| Stability | Room temperature 24 hours |
| Reflex? | If bacteria are detected that are not normal mixed flora they are automatically identified and susceptibility testing is performed. Full ID and/or susceptibility testing may be omitted upon request when sample is submitted for testing. |
| Additional information | Used primarily for detection of malabsorption. Includes Aerobic and Anaerobic culture Count and Identification. |
| LOINC code | 6462-6 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:23 AM |
| Entry Number | 95 |
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