Method Name
Culture
Aliases
Sterility Culture; Sterility Check, Microbiology Culture Request - Misc
Specimen Required
Items used in medical procedures, requiring sterility check collected in a clean, sterile container.
Specimen Stability Information
Transport at room temperature. *NOTE* Specimens that do not meet the above criteria will be rejected.
Special Instructions
This exam is a screen for common bacterial or fungal contaminants only and may not detect all possible contaminants. Culture is held for 5 days.
Performing Laboratory
7 a.m. – 9 p.m.. Turn around time is 5 days.