Cultures showing no growth will be reported after 10 days. Complete report of positive culture, including speciation, may take as long as 14 days after receipt of culture, depending upon the nature of the organisms isolated. Interim reports are entered into the computer on a daily basis. Special Instructions Consultation with the Laboratory Supervisor or Laboratory Director is recommended. Specimen Pus, tissue, body fluid, draining sinus tract, intrauterine device, or other material properly obtained.
Volume Depending on site, collect as much specimen as possible.
Aspirated material of tissue biopsy is much preferred over a swab specimen. Container Anaerobic transport vial. Do not refrigerate. Collection Specimens are to be collected from a site prepared using aseptic technique. Contamination with normal flora from skin, mouth, rectum, vagina, urinary tract orifices and other mucosal or skin surfaces must be avoided.