Specimen Requirements
Title
Culture, Body Fluid (Includes Gram Stain)
Specimen Requirement
Collect 1.0 mL body fluid in a sterile container. Do not refrigerate. Note: Specimen Source Is Required On Request Form For Processing. If anaerobes, fungus, AFB or virus cultures are desired, please see appropriate listing for additional volume and special requirements.
Methodology
Conventional culture technique.
Stability
Room Temp: 72 hours
Reference Range
By Report.
Turnaround
3 days.
Clinical Use
Isolation, identification, and sensitivity of bacteria.
Test Code
MISCU