TEST NAME Mycobacterium Culture and Sensitivity DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS T1 DESCRIPTION Tests include Acid Fast smear, culture on solid and liquid media. Identification of Mycobacteria by MALDI-TOF. Susceptibility performed on M. tuberculosis by MGIT broth-based method on first isolate and after 3 months if culture is still positive. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS...

TEST NAME Mycology Primary Specimen Identification (Fungus/Yeast) DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS M1 DESCRIPTION Fungal and yeast isolates are identified based on combination of morphologic and biochemical tests. If dimorphic fungi, sequencing is performed ( Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis are available). Cultures are held for one month. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Abscess...

TEST NAME Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B3 DESCRIPTION Identification of all anaerobic organisms found utilizing conventional biochemical and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Deep wounds, abscesses, body fluids, tissue CONTAINER: Swab in anaerobic transport tube. COLLECTION: Swabs- Collect under anaerobic conditions...

TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Mycobacterium Culture and Sensitivity Body fluids Abdominal (peritoneal, paracentesis, dialysis, bile): Collect 10-15 ml aseptically into sterile tube. Pericardial, Synovial: Collect 3-5 ml aseptically into sterile tube. Exudates: Collect 3-5 ml aseptically into sterile tube. Refrigerated (2-8°C) within 24hrs of collection. Bone marrow Collect into...

TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Mycology Primary Specimen Identification Abscess Clean abscess surface with sterile saline or 70% alcohol. Collect fluid/abscess material into clean tube and swab in Modified Amies Clear media (available at lab). Fluid or abscess material is preferred over swab. Room temperature (15-30°C) CSF Collect 3-5 ml...

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