It is ideal to collect specimen prior to initiation of therapy.
Cleanse skin or mucosal surfaces prior to specimen collection.
Try to sample viable tissue, rather than superficial debris, and only from wounds that appear clinically infected, are deteriorating, or fail to heal over a long period.
Collect
Preferred:
E-Swab Transport System (Liquid Amies, White Cap)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Ambient (Room Temperature)
Unacceptable Conditions
Sample submitted > 48 hours post collection
Expired collection or transport device
Dry Swab
Performed
Daily
Reported
5 - 14 days
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
AWL
Department
Microbiology
EAP
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Ordering
EAP
87070ZZI
Ordering Recommendations
This culture includes aerobic and anaerobic organisms.
Specific source must be provided.
If sample is an aspirate, biopsy, or tissue sample, please order the appropriate culture type:
It is ideal to collect specimen prior to initiation of therapy.
Cleanse skin or mucosal surfaces prior to specimen collection.
Try to sample viable tissue, rather than superficial debris, and only from wounds that appear clinically infected, are deteriorating, or fail to heal over a long period.
