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Epic EAP: LAB897
Epic Description: Culture, Aerobic (Specify source)
Synonym
C&S
Abscess culture
Routine culture
Specimen Type
Varies
Specimen Required
Primary Source: Body Fluid
| Collection Container | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial or Eswab |
0.5 mL |
| Preferred Pediatric |
Sterile Vial or Eswab |
0.5 mL |
Alternate Souce: Appropriate body site
| Collection Container | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Culturette (for aerobic collections) |
1 swab or 0.5 mL fluid |
| Preferred Pediatric |
Culturette (for aerobic collections) |
1 swab or 0.5 mL fluid |
Alternate Souce: Tissue
| Collection Container | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile vial |
visible tissue sample |
| Preferred Pediatric |
Sterile vial |
visible tissue sample |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Collect Body Fluid in a sterile vial, or Eswab and
transport refrigerated.
Collect Culturette swab for non-liquid specimens and
transport refrigerated.
Collect Tissue sample in sterile vial in 1.0-2.0ml of sterile
saline and transport refrigerated.
Performing Lab
Microbiology Lab
Assay Frequency
Daily
Routine Turnaround Time
maximum of 5 days
CSR Storage Requirements
Deliver specimen to lab immediately. Refrigerate specimen if held overnight.
Aliquot Requirement
Optimum: N/A
Minimum: N/A