Anaerobic Culture, includes aerobic culture - Aspirate, Duodenal
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Aspirate, Duodenal |
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| Mnemonic |
M ANO2 |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Acceptable specimen; duodenal/illeostomy aspirate.
Submit 1 - 5 mL of specimen in anaerobic transport media or sterile container.
Acceptable minimum volume: 1 mL.
If the specimen is diluted in saline, quantitative cultures CANNOT be done. Refer to CLS Form #M16005:
Collection of Specimens for Anaerobes - Guidelines for Physicians
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| Specimen Handling |
Transport specimen ASAP (priority).
Store specimen at room temperature.
DO NOT refrigerate. |
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| Additional Information |
Quantitation of aerobic and anaerobic flora performed.
DO NOT submit specimen in syringe, with or without needle attached.
Swabs of fluids not acceptable. Indicate Candida/Yeast on requisition if required.
Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. |
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| Testing Location |
CLS Microbiology |
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| Testing Frequency |
Daily |
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