Test Methodology:

Automated system; Colorimetric

Running Day:

Daily

Turn Around Time:

3-5 days

Specimen Requirement:

any specimen, collected in sterile container

Patient Preparation:

None

Special Considerations:

Swabs are not accepted for anaerobic culture. Urine for anaerobic culture should be from a suprapubic aspirate only.

Unit Conducting the Service:

Microbiology