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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| 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: | Sterility Testing - Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M STERILE | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimens include:
Specimens for bacterial culture may be submitted in FAN pediatric blood bottles, or sterile tubes by Blood Bank or Transfusion Medicine. 
Submit approximately 3 mL: minimum volume 1.5 mL, maximum volume 4 mL. Diffused stem cell bags may be submitted; the remaining contents are cultured for sterility. Submit specimens for fungal culture in a red top tube. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Complete the Calgary Zone Microbiology Infection Surveillance Requisition (7828M). Clearly indicate specimen type. Turnaround time for negative fungal culture: 14 days. Turnaround time for negative bacterial culture: 5 days. | ||
