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Anaerobic Culture, includes aerobic culture - Burn

Source Burn
Mnemonic M ANO2
Specimen Requirements

Acceptable specimen: pus, fluid or tissue.
Submit in anaerobic transport media or sterile container.

Refer to CLS Form #M16005:
Collection of Specimens for Anaerobes - Guidelines for Physicians

Specimen Handling Store specimen at room temperature.
DO NOT refrigerate.
Additional Information

Turnaround for negative culture: 4 days.

Testing Location CLS Microbiology
Testing Frequency Daily
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