Specimen Type
See Below
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB332
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
5 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Fluid in sterile container or syringe.
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Submit fluid in a sterile container. Swabs are discouraged, but if only option for collection, submit in liquid Amies transport media (red-cap), or E-swab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Transport to lab within 30 minutes of collection
Rejection Criteria
Formalin contamination or significant delay in tra
Test Volume Required
1.0 - 5.0 ml fluid
Minimum Test Volume
1.0 ml
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual.
Included Tests
Includes Gram stain, aerobic and anaerobic culture.
Revised
08-18-17