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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 - Eye, Critical - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M EYECRITI | ||
| Primary Container: | Anaerobic Transport system | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimens: biopsy, corneal scrapings, enucleation, ulcers, keratitis, intraocular fluid, vitreous/aqueous eye fluid, endophthalmitis, lacrimal gland/canal, anterior chamber fluid, washing fluid. Collect fluid aspirate and inject through the stopper into anaerobic transport media (PRAS). Other specimens may be submitted in a sterile container. Refer to Eye Specimen Collection - Guidelines for Physicians MI6006 | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. Specimen MUST be received in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 2 hours of collection. Specimen may be inoculated to media at the bedside. Media kits are available from DSC Microbiology. Transport inoculated media plates and remaining specimen to DSC Microbiology with a gel pack. Critical eye specimens must be inoculated to media within 1 hour of collection if STAT requested. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Specify left or right eye on requisition. Send both inoculated plates and remaining specimen to DSC Microbiology. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | ||
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