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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 -Fluid, non-Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M FLUID | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | See Body Fluid Collection Guidelines. Optimal volume of fluid: 15-25 mL Minimal acceptable volume: 1-5 mL Submit specimen in sterile container. 
Fluids and aspirates are best obtained with a needle and syringe. For drainages: Refer to Drainage Fluid. | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. DO NOT submit specimen in syringe, with or without needle attached. Specimen MUST be received in 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: | DO NOT submit swabs of fluids. Indicate Candida/Yeast on requisition if required. If clinically indicated, specimen source also suitable for anaerobic culture. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Saturday, May 9, 2020 | ||
