Environmental Culture

Specimen Requirements

For Swabbing a Surface

Liquid Amies Aerobic Culture Swab 



Or

For Liquid Samples

6.0 mL Fluid in a Sterile Clear Red Top Non Additive Tube

 

Transport And Storage

Ambient

Collection Instructions

Collection site and/or source all must be written on the test requisition

1. Remove cap/swabs from package
2. Swab sample area
3. Return cap/swabs to tube
4. Push cap to bring swab into contact with moistened pledget

Minimum Volume

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

Negative

Methodology:

• Manual

Documentation

See Attest for Autoclave Testing

CDM

01414001

CPT Coding

87070