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Bacterial Culture, Surgical drainage
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P079 |
| Test group | Bacterial Culture |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Set up daily, day and evening shifts |
| Method | Aerobic and Anaerobic culture |
| Collection Instructions | Submit in sterile tube or in the syringe used for collection with the needle removed and the tip capped. Lab will NOT accept samples in syringes bearing needles. |
| Container type | Sterile container or Red top |
| Sample type | Drainage |
| Processing notes | Maintain sample at room temperature |
| Normal range | |
| 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 | Includes gram stain |
| LOINC code | 607-2 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:24 AM |
| Entry Number | 99 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667