Line tips (not shunts or other catheters)
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Tip of line, no more than 4 cm
Turnaround Time: 2-5 days |
Quantitative culture for common pathogens
Other Comments:
Collection container: Sterile plain container
Special instructions:
Relevant clinical data and details of recent or current antimicrobial treatment should be provided.
Lines of no more than 4cm should be sent.
Specimen transport:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature