Fluid culture and Sensitivity with Gram (Orthopedic surgery specimen)

General Information

Lab Name

Fluid C/S w/Gram, Ortho

Lab Code

FLDANO

Epic Ordering

FLUID C&S W/GRAM, ORTHO

Description

Synonyms

anaerobic fluid culture-Ortho, fluid anaerobic culture-Ortho

Components

Specimen Type: Fluid from sterile site
Collection: Optimal: Collect fluid in syringe (remove needle, expel air and cap syringe) or in sterile, leak-proof container.

Swabs are accepted but not optimal: Preferred method of transport is ESwab. Gel swab is acceptable.

Unacceptable: Specimens collected in Universal Transport Medium (UTM); dry swabs; syringes with needles; leaking specimens, specimens collected with expired swabs/transport media.
Handling Instructions: Specify exact source of specimen.

Fluid: Transport at room temperature within 2 hours.

Swabs: Transport at room temperature within 4 hours of collection.

Cold temperature reduces the viability of anaerobes.

Specimens will be rejected if received > 24 hours after collection. Viability of organisms is significantly reduced after 24 hours.
Quantity: requested: As much fluid as possible
minimum: 1 mL fluid, ESwab

Processing: ADDCYT fee is added if Gram stain is prepared by cytocentrifugation.

LIS Dept Code

Microbiology (MC)

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Microbiology 206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-MT	Microbiology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Other Locations/Notes

UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW

Frequency

Processed upon receipt

Available STAT?

Yes - Gram stain