Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB897
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
3 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Tissue
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Preferred specimen is surgically collected tissue submitted to lab within 30 minutes. If a delay in transport is anticipated, submit in E-swab within 48 hours of collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Fresh tissue in sterile container -- 30 minutes. E-swab -- less than 48 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Significant delay in transport. Formalin contamination. Viral transport media. Red-top culturette swabs are discouraged and are unacceptable for anaerobe culture.
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual.
Included Tests
Culture includes aerobic / anaerobic workup and Gram stain. Red-top culturette swabs are unacceptable for anaerobic culture.
Revised
08-10-17