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Test Code LAB269 Comprehensive Body Fluid Culture

Important Note

Specimens submitted with this order will be evaluated for the presence of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Performing Lab

AOMC Microbiology

Collect

  • The specimen should be collected by established methods taking care to avoid contamination with commensal micro flora.
  • Fluid is required. Swabs of fluid are accepted, but should be discouraged as devices for transport.
    Swabs of fluid should be ordered as Wound Cultures and/or Anaerobic Culture with a descriptive comment of "Swab of XXXXXX fluid."
    Only specimens that can be poured should be ordered as fluid cultures.

Collection Device

Sterile Container

Stability (from collection to initiation)

  • The specimen should be transported to the Laboratory without delay.
  • Do not refrigerate during transport.
  • Specimens obtained by syringe should be transferred to a sterile tube prior to transport. Alternatively, at a minimum, the needle s

Storage/Transport Temperature

Transport at room temperature.

Methodology

Culture methods

Start Date

prior to 8/7/2025

Last Review Date

8/7/2025

Performance

Monday - Sunda