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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 - Bone - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M ANO2 | ||
| Primary Container: | Anaerobic Transport system | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimens: osteomyelitis/orthopedic specimens. Pieces of bone/tissue or swabs from orthopedic prosthetic implant/bone graft. Submit pieces of bone tissue or swabs of bone in anaerobic transport media (PRAS) Please note that wherever possible, an aseptically collected tissue or fluid specimen is preferable to a swab, as swabs have relatively lower sensitivity for bacterial culture. | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Bone/bone tissue specimens are routinely cultured for anaerobes. Indicate Candida/Yeast on requisition if required. If tissue is associated with prosthetic joint infection, this must be indicated on requisition to ensure correct processing and incubation. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. | ||
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