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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, includes anaerobic culture - Bronchial Brush, Protected Brush, Double Shielded Brush - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M PBS | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimen: tip of brush. Submit tip in 0.9 mL phosphate buffered saline in a sterile container. 
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| AddCollInfo: | Source: Bronchial Brush Protected Brush Double Shielded Brush | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. Transport STAT to hospital laboratory. Specimen MUST be received in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 2 hours of receipt in the hospital laboratory. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Quantitative culture performed. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | ||
