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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Bacterial Culture, aerobic culture only -Sputum, Cystic fibrosis - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M SPUTUMCF | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Tube/Container Type: | |||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Submit sputum specimen in sterile container.
Refer to Sputum Collection Procedure Patient Instructions MI6001 | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature for up to 2 hours or at 4°C, if a delay in transport. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Performing Department: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Swabs processed from Alberta Children's Hospital from children diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Throat swabs from Adult CF patients acceptable only from the FMC Cystic Fibrosis Clinic physicians. Turnaround time for negative culture: 3 days. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | ||
