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Test Code LAB271 Comprehensive Tissue Culture

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Detection and identification of bacterial agents of invasively collected samples of deep organs and tissues.

  • Gram stain is included in this culture order.
  • Susceptibility testing is performed on significant isolates.
  • This test will identify bacterial agents, both aerobic and anaerobic.  It does not identify viral, parasitic, or fungal agents of infection.

Collect

  • Tissue
  • Bone

Collection Device

Sterile Container

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Transport to the laboratory ASAP.  To avoid drying, cover with sterile saline if necessary.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Methodology

Conventional Culture

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

6/24/2025

Specimen Handling

Room Temperature

Collection Instructions

  • Remove superficial flora by decontaminating the skin before collecting a specimen from advancing margins or base.
  • Place tissue in a sterile container. 

Notes

  • Gram stain is included in this culture order.
  • Susceptibility testing is performed on significant isolates.
  • This test will only identify aerobic agents of bacterial infection.  It does not identify viral, parasitic, or fungal agents of infection.