Bone
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About This Test
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Bone or chippings In surgery for chronic osteomyelitis collection of multiple (4-5) intra-operative samples with separate instruments (usually sterile forceps and scalpel) is important. See special instructions also
Turnaround Time: Microscopy - same day, culture 2-7 days |
Gram stain, culture for common pathogens, extended culture for other organisms
Other Comments:
Collection container: Sterile plain container
Special instructions - Relevant clinical data and details of recent or current antimicrobial treatment should be provided:
In surgery for chronic osteomyelitis collection of multiple (4-5) intra-operative samples with separate instruments (usually sterile forceps and scalpel) is important. Duplicate samples must be taken for histology. Swabs are not recommended.Minimum specimen size will depend on the number of investigations requested. Numbers and frequency of specimens collected are dependent on clinical condition of patient.
Specimen transport: If processing is delay