Test Methodology:

Manual Staining

Running Day:

Daily

Turn Around Time:

Routine: 24 hours

STAT: 2 hours 

For all samples received within Microbiology operating hours (7am-6pm)

Specimen Requirement:

any specimen collected in a sterile container or smear

Patient Preparation:

None

Special Considerations:

None

Unit Conducting the Service:

Microbiology