Specimen Type:
Nose, NPH, Umbilicus, Tracheal aspirate, Cath site, Wound
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen sent on dry swab. Specimen sent in nonsterile container, no swab in transport tube.
Special Instructions:
These cultures are screened for Staphylococcus aureus only! No other pathogens will be reported. Any Staph aureus isolated will be tested for sensitivity to Methicillin. Orders must state specific site of specimen.