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HelpTest Code CXWND Culture, Wound with Gram Stain, Swab
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Special Instructions
Source of specimen must be clearly indicated on the test order and the specimen container.
Tissue or fluid is always superior to a swab specimen.
Specimen Required
NOTE: If aerobic and anaerobic cultures are ordered two separate specimens must be collected.
Aerobic Cultures: Order Code CXWND
| Container/Tube | Culture, Aerobic |
|---|---|
| Preferred | Dual Tip routine BBL™ Culture Swab Collection & Transport System (LQ AMIES) |
Anaerobic wound cultures are not performed on superficial sites. Fluid or tissue are superior specimens for anaerobic culture. Please click on link below for acceptable specimen types and collection requirements.
Anaerobic Wound Cultures: Order Code CXANA
Specimen Type
1. Cleanse skin and mucosal surfaces using disinfectants.
2. For open wounds, debride necrotic tissue and rinse with sterile saline.
3. Sample viable infected tissue, not superficial debris or necrotic tissue.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient: Deliver within 2 hours
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Method Name
Conventional Culture and Biochemical Identification methods.
Note: Depending on number and type of isolates present, it may be appropriate to perform susceptibilities at additional charge.