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