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AKA (Description)
Culture Abscess Aerobic & Anaerobic (Deep)
Specimen Requirement
BBL Anaerobic Specimen Collector or BD Vacutainer tube
Min. Volume
N/A (either swab or exudate)
Special Instructions
If there’s abundant exudate or drainage, discard the portion closest to the surface. Submitted material from the deepest part of the site.
Test Included
Gram Stain, Culture, Sensitivities (if applicable)
TAT
Gram stain: 2 hours
Culture: 5 days for final