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| Important
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Order this test for sputum and other respiratory specimens for bacterial culture; order AFB and Fungal separately. Gram stain is included. Respiratory specimens are NOT ACCEPTABLE for anaerobic culture.
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| Rejection
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Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen, leaking container, saliva
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| Transportation
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within 2hr RT, 1 to 24 hr 4C
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| Specimen
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All specimens for Microbiology must be submitted ASAP to maximize bacterial recovery.Minimum amt: bacteria greater than 1ml, AFB 5 ml, Fungal greater than 1ml, PCP greater than 1ml
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