If not supplied, organism genus and species will be determined, and suscpetibility testing will be performed.
(Specimen Container)
Sealed screw-capped agar tube in a double-walled container, Pure culture isolate on a suitable agar (solid) medium slant, Swab of pure culture in aerobic transport system, Broth transport, Uri-cult paddles
(Transport Temperature)
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Stability varies with organism and transport system. |
| Refrigerated | |
| Frozen |
Frozen isolates, Liquid media, non-viable isolate
Do not submit mixed cultures. Provide available laboratory data. Also include source and date of inoculation.
The susceptibility of a specific organism to a specific antimicrobial agent can indicate the relative success or failure that may be expected if this agent is used to treat that organism. Susceptibility reports can be used as a guide in the choice of therapy; to confirm an empiric therapeutic decision, or to confirm antimicrobial resistance.
