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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, aerobic culture only -Abscess, deep - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M WOUND | ||
| Primary Container: | AMIES clear swab | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Submit swab from closed abscess (>1 cm deep) in Amies transport media.
Alternatively, aspirate and transfer specimen to a sterile container. 
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| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. DO NOT submit specimen in syringe, with or without needle attached. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | A deep abscess is a specimen associated with a "closed" space. Aspirated material (pus) or deep would swab are specimens of choice. Indicate Candida/Yeast on requisition if required. Turnaround time for a negative culture: 2 days. | ||
