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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Environment Culture

PATIENT INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Environment Culture  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
LAB3196
Specimen Type:
Equipment swab, Water (Laboratory, Hemodialysis, Dental), Autoclave strips, Pharmacy touch plates
Tube Type:
Sterile container
Collection Volume:
5.0 mL fluid (minimum 1.0 mL or swab)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen collected in nonsterile container.
Storage:
Refrigerated, pharmacy plates at room temperature
Availability:
Monday thru Sunday (08:00 - 15:00)
Methodology:
Culture
Special Instructions:
This test is for Quality Control/ Quality Assurance purposes only.

Use Eswab to culture equipment. For fluid samples such as formula or dialysis water, please send at least 1.0 mL for testing. Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8412
TAT:
48 hours
CPT Code:
87084

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