Aerobic Culture, Extended Incubation
Use
Isolate and identify potentially pathogenic aerobic organisms for which extended incubation may be required. For additional information on aerobic cultures, see Aerobic Bacterial Culture, General [008649].
Special Instructions
This test involves extended incubation of the aerobic culture, typically taking 9 to 15 days from the date of specimen pickup to result release. Extended incubation is important for detecting slow-growing aerobic bacteria.
Limitations
The test is limited to aerobic organisms and may not detect anaerobic bacteria or organisms that do not grow in the provided incubation conditions. Susceptibility testing is performed only if the isolated organisms meet specific criteria for clinical significance.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 634-6
- 634-6
- 6463-4
- 23658-8
Result Turnaround Time
9-15 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Other
Volume
0.5 mL aseptically aspirated pus or tissue
Minimum Volume
Swab or 0.5 mL
Container
Sterile screw-cap container; bacterial swab transport; or aerobic blood culture bottle
Collection Instructions
Pus or other material should be properly obtained from body sites such as abscesses, eyes, tissue, or wounds. Do not send syringe with needle.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Inadequate labeling; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; specimen received in expired transport media; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually >72 hours)
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