Test Name
Tissue Culture
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Microbiology
Test Includes
Gram smear included with culture
Specimen Tube Type TransportTissue in sterile container
Critical ValueOrganisms present on gram smear or any bacterial growth on culture
Summary Test NameTissue Culture
Transport TimeDeliver to lab within 1 hour of collection
Specimen Stability2 hours at room temperature
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsNegative at 3 days, Preliminary reports issued at 18 - 24 hours.
Reference ValueNo Growth
Test ResultsNo growth at 3 days or quantity of bacteria. ID and sensitivity performed regardless of quantity of bacteria isolated.