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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 - Implanted Medical Device, Prosthetic Device - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M DEVICE | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable Prosthetic Device specimen: graft, implant, lens, etc. Acceptable Implanted Medical Device specimen: pacemaker leads (pacer tip) or any part of pacemaker, cement from joint revisions, screws or pins from bone reconstruction, pieces of joint reconstruction material (titanium, surgical steel, or plastic). pieces of skull plate. Submit specimen in sterile container. 
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| Processing: | DO NOT refrigerate. Store specimen at room temperature. Transport ASAP (priority). Specimen MUST be received in the laboratory within 2 hours of receipt in RRL. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Consult Microbiologist on Call at 770-3757 to confirm other acceptable sources. If clinically indicated, specimen source also suitable for anaerobic culture. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. | ||
