Biopsies -see tissues also
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About This Test
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Turnaround Time: 2-14 days (longer if Mycobacterium species suspected) |
Culture for common pathogens
Other Comments:
Collection container: Sterile plain container -use small volume of sterile saline to prevent drying if small biopsy
Special instructions - Relevant clinical data and details of recent or current antimicrobial treatment should be provided
Specify if unusual organisms, fungi or mycobacteria suspected
Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature