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HelpTest ID MICR0009 Culture Bacterial, Anaerobe
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Tissue, Body Fluid,
If IUD source - also order MICR0005 Culture, Screen for Single Pathogen and specify 'Actinomyces'
White top (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube
Effluent Bag - Peritoneal Dialysate (PD) Fluid
Indicate source on specimen and order.
Stability/Transport
Sterile Container or Effluent Bag
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
White top (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Identification and typing will be performed if indicated at an additional fee (per organism).
Susceptibility testing will only be performed upon request at an additional fee (per organism).
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87075