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Laboratory Code
LAB269
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Fluid or aspirate. Specify the source of specimen, e.g. peritoneal fluid, knee joint fluid, etc.
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container. For eye specimens, syringes (capped, without needles) are acceptable.
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Please refer to Anaerobic Culture (for suitability of samples for anaerobic culture).
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Fluid or Aspirate |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate | 1 day |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 2 - 7 days
Reference Interval
No growth of aerobic and anaerobic pathogens.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection.
Service Code
23008
LOINC Code Information
611-4
Update
Last updated 19/3/2025
Unacceptable Condition
Swabs dipped in fluid, samples in Formalin, Universal Transport Medium (UTM), boric acid bottle, non-sterile container.
Special Instruction
Do not use this test for respiratory specimens, CSF, urines, stool, blood.