EAP

251013

Synonyms

  • Tissue Culture Extended Incubation
  • PJI Cutibacterium

Specimen Type

  • Tissue (Joint)

Collect

Preferred:
  • Sterile Leak Proof Container
    Note:  Add a small amount of saline to cover the tissue to keep it moist.

Collect, Preferred Volume

> 1 mm

Specimen Type

  • Tissue (Joint)

Test, Preferred Volume

> 1 mm

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient (Room Temperature)

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Additive in sterile container (ie. formalin, RPMI)
  • Greater than 24 hours post collection
  • Specimen other than Joint Tissue

Performed

Daily

Reported

Up to 14 days

Methodology

Culture

Performing Lab

AWL

Department

Microbiology

EAP

251013
Ordering

EAP

251013

Synonyms

  • Tissue Culture Extended Incubation
  • PJI Cutibacterium
Collection

Specimen Type

  • Tissue (Joint)

Collect

Preferred:
  • Sterile Leak Proof Container
    Note:  Add a small amount of saline to cover the tissue to keep it moist.

Collect, Preferred Volume

> 1 mm
Specimen Processing

Specimen Type

  • Tissue (Joint)

Test, Preferred Volume

> 1 mm

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient (Room Temperature)

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Additive in sterile container (ie. formalin, RPMI)
  • Greater than 24 hours post collection
  • Specimen other than Joint Tissue
Testing

Performed

Daily

Reported

Up to 14 days

Methodology

Culture

Performing Lab

AWL

Department

Microbiology
Result Interpretation
Administrative

EAP

251013