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. Slides prepared after receipt at Lab poorly correlate with subsequent culture.
0145 GRAM STAIN x 2 Evaluation of two sources for bacteria, yeast, fungus & Spirochetes.	1 combo bacterial smear & culturette for each source	Same Day	Always prepare bacterial smear immediately after sampling client. Slides prepared after receipt at Lab poorly correlate with subsequent culture.
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.	Always prepare bacterial smear immediately after sampling client. Slides prepared after receipt at Lab poorly correlate with subsequent culture.
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 Culture: 7 days.	Fungal cultures are helpful for recovering bacteria not grown on original culture.

Note: 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.
	indicates one of Avian & Exotic's most popular or frequently requested tests.