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Test Code FLC Culture, Body Fluid

Method

Gram Stain and Culture

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

1. A10 mL of body fluid in a Bact/Alert SA- Aerobic and SN-anaerobic bottle.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and source of specimen.

Note:  1. Do not send in pneumatic tube system. Hand deliver to a technician.

            2. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Reference Values

No growth

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

TAT= 5 days