Specimen Type
Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB00340
Lab Test Days
Upon receipt
Standard TAT
5 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Sodium Heparin Green Top
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Transport to Lab immediately. Includes aerobic and anaerobic culture and gram stain.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
N/A
Minimum Test Volume
N/A
Processing Instructions
Refer to processing manal
Included Tests
Gram stain, aerobic and anaerobic cultures. **If Mycobacteria (AFB) ordered, collect a Myco F/lytic Bactec bottle.
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