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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 -Biopsy - Calgary Zone | ||||
| Test Code: | M TISSUE | ||||
| Primary Container: | AMIES clear swab | ||||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Submit tissue in one of the following:
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| 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 receipt in the hospital laboratory or patient service centre. | ||||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||||
| Additional Test Information: | CLEARLY indicate on requisition, requests in addition to aerobic and/or anaerobic culture i.e. indicate Candida/Yeast on requisition if required. If clinically indicated, specimen source suitable for anaerobic culture. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. | ||||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | ||||
