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HelpProsthetic Joint Culture, Extended Hold, Aerobic & Anaerobic
eDH Procedure Code
LAB3550
Included Procedures
Test Information
This order is specific to fluid collected from prosthetic joints ONLY.
Collection Information
Place fluid in an Eswab; place any additional fluid in a sterile cup. If only a sterile cup is received, the anaerobic culture will be canceled.
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)