Fungal and mycobacterial (TB) culture can be requested if relevant.
Sample type
Needle aspirates, needle biopsies and tissue
Specimen requirements
- Operate strict sterile precautions
- Do not add fixative or formalin
- State anatomical site and suspected cause
Minimum volume
N/A
Frequency of test
Daily
Turnaround time
Routine bacterial culture - 6 days
Gram stain - within 24 hours of receipt
What to request on EPR
Pus / deep wound / fluid / abscess / biopsy / scrape / aspirate / valve MCS - > specimen type tissue
