EPIC CODE: LAB3040 OR Culture, Aerobic and Anaerobic with Gram Stain

Important Note

For Sterile specimens obtained during surgery

Sunquest: ORVCAA

UnityPoint Health Methodist

UnityPoint Health Proctor and Pekin will collect, process and transport to Methodist.

Specimen Preparation:

Collect: Swab from areas without normal flora in which tissue or fluid cannot be sent.

Additional Information:

eswab send at ambient (room) temperature or refrigerated

Stability: (storage/transport temperature)

Unacceptable Specimen:

Tissues, biopsies and body fluids should not be placed inside the Eswab containers

Days Performed: Sunday - Saturday

Duration of Testing: 3 - 14 days

Reference Value: No Growth