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Body 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...

Body 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) within 72 hours CSF...

Body TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Ova and parasite (O&P) exam Preserved stool Collect stool into clean dry container. Do not contaminate with urine or water. Transfer stool to fill lines of both the Formalin (pink top) and PVA (blue top) vials provided. Do not refrigerate. Room temperature (15-30°C) within 72hrs...

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Body TEST NAME Mycobacterium tuberculosis Antimicrobial Drug Level Sendout DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS T5 DESCRIPTION Sendout to National Jewish to test serum for therapeutic drug monitoring for “Peak” concentration, delayed drug absorption, or Trough concentration. Refer to National Jewish website for additional information . SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS CONTAINER: Whole blood – plain red...