Test Information:
For isolation, identification, and susceptibility of pathogenic organisms from specimen which are most likely to be polymicrobial and Multi Drug Resistant.
Specimen Container:
Sterile container or transport swab
Specimen Type:
- Sputum
- Lower respiratory samples (ex. ETA and TA)
- Urine
- Stool
- Aspirates and discharges
- Tissues or mass
- Sterile body fluids
- Other body fluids
Required Volume:
- Urine: 10 to 60 mL
- Stool: Pea size
- Other samples: 3 to 5 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
- Sputum sample, preferably early morning.
- Urine samples at least 20mL first morning specimen in a sterile container.
- Tissues can be submerged in sterile NSS.
- Other samples; no preparation needed
- Please indicate Time and Date of Collection.
- Include in Internal Message: ward, type of specimen, site of collection and special remarks/endorsement.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- For samples in swab:
Storage: 18 to 24°C
Stability: 24 hours - CSF:
Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 1 hour - For sputum, lower respiratory specimen, urine, stool and other specimen type in sterile container:
Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 24 hours
Transport Temperature:
- For swab samples: Room (18 to 24°C)
- For other specimen type: Ref (2 to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
• Preliminary Report: Within 48 hours
• Final Report: 5 to 7 days
(May be extended depending on the pathogenic organisms isolated and on the physician’s request for extended incubation)