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eDH Procedure Code
LAB3139
Included Procedures
Test Information
Soft bones will have a gram stain performed, hard bones will not.
Collection Information
If multiple tests are requested (bacterial, fungal, mycobacterium) please send a specimen for each test.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | E-Swb-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: n/a
Performing Lab Section(s)
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)