Surveillence Culture

Test Name

Surveillence Culture

Availability

07:30-22:00 hours, Monday through Friday

Lab Section

Microbiology

Summary Test Name

Surveillence Culture

Container Microbiology

Any source specified through infectious disease staff collected in sterile container or swab culture collection/transport system

Specimen Stability

12 hours room temperature

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Negative at 2 days; interims issued at 18 and 24 hours.

Reference Value

No Growth

Test Results

Determined by researcher or infectious disease department staff

Additional Test Information

Submission of specimen(s) must be pre-approved by medical director. Culture type used for predetermined research accounts or infectious surveillance