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Test Name/Synonym: | Bacterial Culture, aerobic and anaerobic, and Fungal Culture - Bone Marrow - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||||||
Test Code: | BACTERIAL CULTURE: M ANO2 FUNGAL CULTURE: M FUNGAL | ||||||
Primary Container: | Pediatric Aerobic (Yellow) and anaerobic (Orange) bottle and Sodium Polyanethol (SPS) tube | ||||||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | Bone Marrow Culture includes aerobic, anaerobic and fungal cultures. Submit all 3 collection containers.
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Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. | ||||||
Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||||||
Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||||||
Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||||||
Additional Test Information: | Turnaround time for negative culture is 5 days for bacterial culture and up to 6 weeks for a negative fungal culture. |