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Laboratory Code
LAB898
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Tissues, biopsy, bone. Specify the source of specimen.
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Volume: As much as possible.
Collection Instructions: Please refer to Anaerobic Culture (for suitability of samples for anaerobic culture).
Place tissue for culture aseptically into container WITHOUT fixative or other additives.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Tissue, biopsy, bone |
|---|---|
| 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
23012
LOINC Code Information
43408-4
Update
Last updated 19/3/2025
Unacceptable Condition
Samples in Formalin, Universal Transport Medium (UTM), boric acid bottle, non-sterile container.
Colon/gut biopsy is not recommended for culture.