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Test Code LAB2100 Screen for One Organism (Specify Organism)

Additional Codes:

C SCREEN

Notes:

Specify organism in Comments:  (i.e. Strep, MRSA, VRE, CRE, ESBL, etc.)

Collection:

Specimen:  Common sources cultured are: nares, throat, rectum & sources previously demonstrated to be colonized or infected with specified organism

Container:  Regular E-Swab (preferred) or Culturette Swab

Unacceptable/Rejected Specimens:  Non-human sources (lights, wash basins, etc.).  

Storage Instructions:

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Turnaround Time (TAT):

24-48 hours for preliminary positive cultures. Negative reports after 48 hours.

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 Days a week

Request Form:

Microbiology – Green Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH318 Children’s Hospital

Reference Interval:

No specified organism isolated.