Environment Culture

Infectious Disease Laboratories : Microbiology

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TESTS REQUESTED
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

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Test ID/Workstation :

ENVIR MIC2

Specimen Type:

Equipment swab, Formula, Water, Autoclave strips, pharmacy touch plates

Tube Type:

Specimen 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:

Daily

Methodology:

Culture

Special Instructions:

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

Synonyms:

Autoclave Culture; Respiratory Care Culture

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