Tissue Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity with Gram
General Information
Lab Name
Tissue C/S w/Gram
Lab Code
TISC
Epic Name
Culture Tissue, Bact w/ Stain
Description
For rule out Bartonella: PCR is preferable to culturing. See Bartonella DNA detection by PCR [BRTDNA]
For quantitative biopsy, see Tissue Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity, Quantitative [TISQNC].
Synonyms
Bartonella, Biopsy Culture, Lymph Node Culture
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| GS | Gram Smear |
| CULT | Culture |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Reference Range
See individual componentsGuidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Submit 0.5 - 1 cm diameter tissue in sterile container. Do not add fluid and do not allow tissue to dry out. Do not send large tissues requiring dissection; send small pieces most likely to be infected.
Handling Instructions
Transport at room temperature within 2 hours of collection; cold reduces viability of anaerobes.
Specimens will be rejected if received >24 hours after collection. Viability of organisms is significantly reduced after 24 hours.
Frozen specimens are not acceptable for culture. Alternatively, PCR testing is available on frozen specimens. See Bacterial PCR reflex NGS [BCTDNA]
Quantity
requested: 0.5-1cm diam tissue
minimum: 0.2 cm
Processing
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| CL |
Infectious Disease Division (IDD) - Phenotypic Microbiology
206-520-4600 1601 Lind Ave SW |
Hours of Operation: |
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Frequency
Processed upon receipt
Available STAT?
Yes-Gram stain