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Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
Test Name/Synonym: | Anaerobic Culture, includes aerobic culture - Drainage Fluid - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
Test Code: | M ANO2 | ||
Primary Container: | Anaerobic Transport system | ||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | See Body Fluid Collection Guidelines. Acceptable specimen: drainage fluid aspirated through drainage tubing. Only drainages which have been freshly collected by deep needle aspiration of the tube, or the residual sinus tract after tube removal, are acceptable. DO NOT send tip. Submit drainage fluid in anaerobic transport media (PRAS) or sterile container. Refer to CLS Form #MI6005: Collection of Specimens for Anaerobes - Guidelines for Physicians. | ||
Processing: | DO NOT send specimen in syringe, with or without needle attached. Store specimen at 4°C. | ||
Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
Additional Test Information: | Indicate Candida/Yeast on requisition if required. Indicate specific source on requisition. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. |