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Specimen/Sample Type:
Swab
CULTURE, Wound/Abscess
Reference Range:
No growth
Performed/Reported:
Mon-Sat
Transportation/Storage:
Transport ASAP, hold at room temperature = 8 hours .
Stability:
8 Hrs @Room Temp. or 24 hours refrigerated
Preliminary Report:
48hrs
Final Report:
2 - 3 days
Collection Instructions:
1. Remove surface exudates if present by wiping an open abcess with sterile saline or 70% alcohol.
2. Sample the leading edge of an open abscess. Sample must be acquired using aseptic technique.
3. Place in transport medium which will maintain anaerobe viability.
Comments :
Avoid sampling of skin area around the abscess as this can introduce colonizing bacteria not involved in the infection process. If abscess is open, ensure all pus and cellular debris is removed, then swab deep into the lesion and firmly sample the lesion advancing edge.
Indicate antimicrobic therapy on requisition form.
Panel Components:
Gram stain
Culture