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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 -Throat, Cystic Fibrosis - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M THROATCF | ||
| Primary Container: | Anaerobic Transport system | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Submit swab in plain Amies transport media.
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| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | 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: 3 days for negative cultures. | ||
