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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Bacterial Culture, aerobic culture only -Endotracheal aspirate - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||||
| Test Code: | M SPUTUM | ||||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimen: aspirated tracheal suction material. Submit specimen in one of the following:
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| Processing: | Store specimen at 4°C. | ||||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||||
| Additional Test Information: | Endotracheal tube aspirates are contaminated with upper respiratory tract flora and criteria for interpretation is the same as for sputum. Specimen NOT suitable for anaerobic culture. Turnaround time for negative culture: 2 days. | ||||
