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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 - Bronchial Wash (BW) - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M BW | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Submit specimen in sterile container.
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| 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: | Specimen is NOT suitable for anaerobic culture. Turnaround time for negative culture: 2 days. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | ||
