Sinus Culture
Sunquest Code: | SINUSC | ||
Epic Code: | LAB3743 | Epic Name: | Sinus Culture |
Order Instructions: | When ordering both a culture and a gram stain in Epic, use Epic Code 03046000100 for an inpatient or 04046000100 for an Ambulatory patient. | ||
Methodology: | Culture | ||
Test Includes: | Culture for aerobic flora including Haemophilus. Anaerobic cultures and fungal cultures require a specific request and anaerobic collection. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed daily; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Associated Links: | IDDL (Microbiology/Virology) Collection Container Guidelines |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Aspirate or evacuation of sinus |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile (CoPan ESwab with smaller swab, CoPan ESwab with larger swab) |
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) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | No growth, normal flora. |
Use: | Isolate and identify microorganisms associated with acute and chronic sinusitis. Direct sinus aspirates have the most selectivity. The role of anaerobes has been emphasized in chronic disease. |
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