Test Code C Actinomyces Actinomyces Culture

AKA (Description)

Culture Actinomyces

BBL Anaerobic Specimen Collector or BD Vacutainer tube

N/A (either swab or exudate)

Actino media is automatically added to a culture when specimen is from an IUD, mastoid, etc.

Gram Stain, Culture, Sensitivites (if applicable)

Gram Stain: 2 hours

Culture: 14 days for final