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| Title | CULTURE, BODY FLUID (INCLUDES GRAM STAIN) |
| Specimen Requirement | <p><strong>Collect 1.0 mL body fluid in a sterile container. Do not refrigerate.</strong> Note: Specimen Source Is Required On Request Form For Processing. If anaerobes, fungus, AFB or virus cultures are desired, please see appropriate listing for additional volume and special requirements.</p> |
| Methodology | Conventional culture technique. |
| Stability | Room Temp: 72 hours |
| Reference Range | By Report. |
| Turnaround | 3 days. |
| Clinical Use | <p>Isolation, identification, and sensitivity of bacteria.</p> |
| Test Code | MISCU |
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