| EX0442 CULTURE AEROBIC MISCELLANEOUS WITH GRAM STAIN |
| Specimen: |
Submit catheter tip in sterile screw-capped container / 5 mL (1 mL min.) body effusion, aspirates, etc., in sterile screw-capped container OR swab in Aerobic Transport medium. Specify collection site on container and test request form. Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 2 hrs |
48 hrs |
NA |
|
| Method: |
Conventional culture and Automated Sensitivity, Gram stain |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Common organisms causing infections are S.aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S.pneumoniae, Enterobacteriaceae, Streptococcus & certain Gram-negative bacilli. On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities have been performed that aid in the selection of appropriate antibiotics for treatment. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
Includes ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY if indicated |
| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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