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LAB897
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Container
Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media
Specimen Type
Superficial wounds/sites
Minimum Volume
1 Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media
Specimen Stability
Preferred:
| Sample Type | Culture Type | Stability |
|
Sterile Container (aspirate) |
Aerobic/Anaerobic | 2 hours ambient |
| E-swab (Liquid Aimes) | Aerobic/Anaerobic | 48 hours ambient |
Acceptable:
| Sample Type | Culture Type | Stability |
| ACT II Remel or Port-a-cul gel anaerobe transport system | Aerobic/Anaerobic | 72 hours ambient |
| Routine swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media | Aerobic | 24 hours ambient |
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025