Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
UCSD Microbiology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.05-1 g
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Use sterile, nonbacteriostatic saline to prevent drying. Source/site is required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Nonsterile or leaking containers; Dry specimens; formalized specimens
Test Volume Required
1 g
Minimum Test Volume
0.05 g
Processing Instructions
Complete a UCSD Microbiology/Virology requisition and submit with specimen room temp same day as collected within 24 hours. Call TForce with a "Rush" pick-up and deliver to the CALM Lab.