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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 -Autopsy specimen - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M TISSUE M FLUID M BLOOD M WOUND | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimens: tissue, blood, fluid, swab. Submit a minimum of 1 gram of tissue. Collect using sterile technique into a sterile container. 
Add sterile saline to tissue specimen to prevent drying. Blood should be collected into a FAN aerobic blood culture bottle. 
Submit fluid specimens in sterile container. | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at 4°C. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Autopsy specimens are NOT suitable for anaerobic culture. | ||
