Tissue Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity with Gram

General Information

Lab Name

Tissue C/S w/Gram

Lab Code

TISC

Epic Ordering

Culture Tissue, Bact w/ Stain

Description

For rule out Bartonella: PCR is preferable to culturing. See Bartonella DNA detection by PCR [BRTDNA]

Synonyms

Bartonella, Biopsy Culture, Lymph Node Culture

Components

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

Specimen Type: Biopsy, BX, Node, Tissue
Collection: Submit 0.5 - 1 cm diameter tissue in sterile container. Do not add fluid and do not allow tissue to dry out. Do not send large tissues requiring dissection; send small pieces most likely to be infected.
Handling Instructions: Transport at room temperature within 2 hours of collection; cold reduces viability of anaerobes.

Specimens will be rejected if received >24 hours after collection. Viability of organisms is significantly reduced after 24 hours.

Frozen specimens are not acceptable for culture. Alternatively, PCR testing is available on frozen specimens. See Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR [BCTDNA]
Quantity: requested: 0.5-1cm diam tissue
minimum: 0.2 cm

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