Bacterial Culture, includes anaerobic culture - Bronchial Brush, Protected Brush, Double Shielded Brush
| Source |
Bronchial Brush
Protected Brush
Double Shielded Brush |
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| Mnemonic |
M PBS |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Acceptable specimen: tip of brush.
Submit tip in 0.9 mL phosphate buffered saline in a sterile container. |
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| Specimen Handling |
Transport ASAP (priority) unless requested STAT.
Specimen MUST be received in laboratory within 2 hours of receipt in RRL.
Store specimen at room temperature.
DO NOT refrigerate. |
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| Additional Information |
Quantitative culture performed.
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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