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HelpTest ID MICR5009 Culture, Actinomyces
Specimen Type/Requirements
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Sterile Body Fluids: (Pleural, Pericardial, Synovial, Pertioneal, Ascites, Joint)
Tissues, aspirates Other sources |
Sterile Container (no additives or preservatives) |
| CSF |
CSF Sterile Container |
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Swab sources
**Sterile containers with portion of specimen are preferred to swabs due to increased sensitivity |
ESwab Lawson 6264320 |
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL (Aspirates) |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL (Aspirates) |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 Hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Refrigerated | N/A | |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology
CPT
87075; 87205