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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: | Anaerobic Culture, includes aerobic culture - Heart Valve Tissue - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M ANO2 | ||
| Primary Container: | Anaerobic Transport system | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Submit tissue in anaerobic transport media (PRAS). Refer to CLS Form #MI6005. Collection of Specimens for Anaerobes - Guidelines for Physicians | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Anaerobic culture and fungal culture are routinely preformed on heart valve tissue. Bartonella requests require consultation with the Microbiologist on Call at 770-3757. Refer to Bacterial Culture - Implanted Medical/Prosthetic Device for Prosthetic Heart Valve culture. Turnaround time for negative culture: 7 - 14 days. | ||
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