Preliminary results are reported in 18-24 hours.
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Test Overview
Biochemical
Identify organism suspected of being pathogenic
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Transport all organisms at room temperature. Indicate specimen source and collection date/time on requisition. 1) Aerobic Bacteria: Swab organism from pure culture and send swab in aerobic transport tube. Do not send plate. 2) Anaerobic Bacteria: Place actively growing organism on anaerobic plate or in broth, then put in anaerobic transport bag. Place inside clear, liquid tight bag. Seal tape liner according to instructions on bag. Place sealed bag and requisition inside white biohazard envelope and seal. 3) Fungus and Molds: Send actively growing organism in either sealed plate or culture tube. Place inside clear, liquid tight bag. Seal tape liner according to instructions on bag. Place sealed bag and requisition inside white biohazard envelope and seal. Enclose in fiberboard outer box. 4) AFB: Send actively growing organism in sealed culture tube. Place inside clear, liquid tight bag. Seal tape liner according to instructions on bag. Place sealed bag and requisition inside white biohazard envelope and seal. Enclose in fiberboard outer box.