Specimen Type
Lesion or drainage
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB362
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
5 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Lesion or wound drainage
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Collect material in sterile container, syringe, or E-swab. Aspirate deepest portion of lesion or drainage (pus) into a syringe or sterile container and submit to lab within 30 minutes of collection. If a delay in transport is anticipated, collect specimen in E-swab and submit to lab within 48 hours.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Syringe or sterile cup: less than 30 minutes. E-swab: less than 48 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Significant delay in transport, Formalin preservative, Viral transport media, dried material.
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual
Included Tests
Includes aerobic / anaerobic cultures and Gram stain. Culturette swabs (red-top) are not acceptable for anaerobic culture.
Revised
08-10-17