Acceptable specimen: aspirated purulent material or swab from deep within the wound, tissue, fluid, or device (implant, lens).
Submit specimen in anaerobic transport media (PRAS) or sterile container.
Decontaminate wound surface prior to collection.
Refer to CLS Form #M16005:Collection of Specimens for Anaerobes - Guidelines for Physicians
Store specimen at room temperature.DO NOT refrigerate.
Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days.
