BACTERIOLOGY

TEST NAME/DESCRIPTION	SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS	TURN AROUND	SPECIAL NOTES
0147 GRAM STAIN Evaluation of source for bacteria, yeast, fungus & Spirochetes.	1  bacterial smear 1  culturette	Same Day	Always prepare bacterial smear immediately after sampling client.
0145 GRAM STAIN x 2 Evaluation of two sources for bacterial, yeast, fungus & Spirochetes.	1 combo bacterial smear & culturette for each source	Same Day	Slides prepared after receipt at Lab poorly
0910 BASIC AEROBIC C&S Bacterial isolation/ID and 16 antibiotic sensitivities* for all known pathogens, plus your choice of gram stain or fungal culture.	Submit culturette from selected source.  If gram stain is your choice also include a bacterial smear.	Gram stain same day. C/S 48-72 hrs. Fungal Culture 7 days	With all of our cultures if a bacteria smear is not sent, a fungal culture is processed.
0905 AEROBIC C&S PLUS FUNGAL Aerobic C&S* of one source.  Includes both gram stain and fungal culture.	1 culturette 1 bacterial smear	Gram stain same day C/S 48-72 hrs. Fungal 7 days	Fungal cultures are helpful for recovering grown on original culture.
0902 AEROBIC CULTURE ONLY Bacterial isolation & Identification. Evaluation of bacterial smear if sent with swab.	1 culturette &1 bacterial smear.	24 – 48 hrs	If desired: Sensitivities may be requested after C&S results are received.(Additional fee)
0904 FUNGAL CULTURE Includes fungal culture & identification of any fungal elements grown. Fungal sensitivities are not included.	Swab, RTT with tracheal wash or desired source.	7 days (Minimum)	With URI symptoms, a tracheal wash/flush is recommended to test for Aspergillosis
0612 AEROBIC C&S, FUNGAL CULTURE PLUS ANAEROBIC CULTURE	1 culturette1 gel culturette (or other anaerobic media. see #611)	Aerobic C/S 48 – 72 hrs Fungal Culture 7 days Anaerobic C/S 4 – 6 days
0911 DOUBLE C&S Bacterial isolation/ID and 16 antibiotic sensitivities* on 2 separate sources. Also includes your choice of a combo gram stain OR fungal culture.	Culturettes from 2 separate sources. If choice is gram stain, also submit a combo bacterial smear.	Gram stain same day. Cult/Sens. 48-72 hours. Fungal 7 days	This is the preferred culture. Great for identifying the bacterial population entering & exiting patient
0611 ANAEROBIC CULTURE Bacterial isolation & identification not of any anaerobic bacteria grown.	Tissues in RTT with 1-2 drops of normal saline OR culturette swab with thioglycolate broth added, charcoal swabs or commercial anaerobic culturette	3-5 days	Sensitivities are included. General empirical treatment is recommended.
0998 ENTERIC PANEL-Non Primate Screening for Salmonella, Shigella & Campylobacter.	1 Culturette from desired source	48 – 72 hours	Sensitivities may be added for an additional fee.
996 ENTERIC PANEL-Primate Screening for Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella	Culturette from feces.	3-5 days
997 ENTERIC PANEL PLUS- Primate Screening for Salmonella, Shigella, Camplyobacter, Yersnia, Vibrio,	Culturette from feces.	3-5 days

*Sensitivities are not routinely run on normal flora unless:  1. In specific cases where the doctor requests it.    2. In sources such as  lesions, wounds, organs or other non-normal flora locations.   Any Sensitivities requested on normal flora isolates will incur an additional charge.

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*Anaerobic culturettes may be obtained from your local hospital or purchased from medical supply companies.  Charcoal culturettes may be purchased through Avian & Exotic Labs for anaerobic culturing.