Actinomyces culture
About This Test
Department: Infection Science – bacteriology
Requirement:
Pus - sterile leakproof container
intra-uterine device - sterile leakproof container
Abscess swab (pus sample preferred) – pink topped Copan e swab
Turnaround Time:
12-14 days
Extended culture for Actinomyces species
Other Comments:
Collection container (including preservatives): Sterile plain container, swabs in liquid amies media (pink topped Copan e swab)
Special instructions - NB for all microbiology requests, relevant clinical data and details if recent or current antimicrobial treatment should be provided: Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature
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