Bacterial Identification
| Sunquest Code: | IDC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3559 | Epic Name: | Bacterial Identification |
| Test Includes: | Identification of a specific bacterial isolate. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed 24 hours/day; results are reported within 2-6 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specify body site on request form. Mycobacteria are sent to reference laboratory for identification. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Agar slant or plate inoculated with fresh pure subculture of the organism |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Must arrive within 24 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (Fairview Range - FRMC, UMMC-East Bank) |
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