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Abscess/Wound Aspirate Culture, Aerobic & Anaerobic

eDH Procedure Code

LAB3164

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

Turnaround Time (TAT)

2 Days

Performing Lab Section(s)

Microbiology

Performing Lab(s)

Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)