Quantitative results are reported in 48 hours. Negative cultures are reported after 48 hours.
Test Updated:
Culture, Duodenal Fluid, Quantitation
Duodenal Quantitation, Routine Culture
TQNT
QUANTITATIVE AEROBIC CULTURE
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Test Overview
Culture
Quantify organisms to screen for organism overgrowth.
No growth
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Aseptically prepare aspiration site before collection. Layer fluid on top of solid media in anaerobic transport; DO NOT PUSH DOWN INTO MEDIUM. For optimum recovery, send directly to Microbiology Laboratory.
Notify MLabs Client Services Center prior to specimen collection. Aseptically prepare aspiration site before collection. Layer fluid on top of solid media in anaerobic transport; DO NOT PUSH DOWN INTO MEDIUM.