Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
RCHSD
Epic ID
LAB341
Lab Test Days
Upon receipt
Standard TAT
5 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Bone or Joint Tissue
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
If bone fragments - place in a sterile container. If aspirated with needle and syringe, protect specimen from air by capping syringe or using anaerobic transport media. Transport to laboratory immediately.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens. Significant delay in transport.**Specimens collected on swabs are discouraged**
Processing Instructions
Refer to Microbiology processing manual
Included Tests
Gram stain, aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures.
Revised
08-02-17