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Methodology
Presumptive and definitive identification of microorganisms by Gram stain and colony morphology growth on selective media and biochemical panels.Includes susceptibilities as needed at an additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-MicrobiologySpecimen Requirements
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Cervix, endocervix, or vagina
Container/Tube: Sterile swab in sterile culture transport tube
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not use lubricant on speculum.
2. Cervical mucus should be removed first before inserting swab into endocervical canal.
3. Move swab from side-to-side. Avoid touching swab to uninfected surface.
4. Place swab in sterile culture transport tube.
5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number or date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.
6. Rejection criteria include delay in transport of >24 hours in culturette or unsterile container.
Specimen Type: Urethra (males)
Container/Tube: Sterile mini-tip swab in sterile culture transport tube
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect discharge specimen 1 hour or more after urination. If no discharge is available, collect specimen from anterior urethra.
2. Insert swab 2 to 4 cm into urethra.
3. Rotate swab so that it comes into contact with all urethral surfaces. Leave swab inserted 2 to 3 seconds and remove.
4. Place swab in sterile culture transport tube.
5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number or date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.
6. Rejection criteria include delay in transport of >24 hours in culturette or unsterile container.
Additional Information: Prostatic culture is less informative than urethral culture.