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Culture Wound Aerboic with Gram Stain
Test Code: CWD
COLLECTION INFORMATION
Container
E swab
Volume Required
1 swab
Specimen Type
Abscess, boil, burn, decubitus, incision, pustule, skin, ulcer, surface wound, lesion.
Turnaround Time
2-3 days
ALTERNATE SPECIMEN INFORMATION
Sterile container, syringe with needle removed.
Testing Location
Aultman
In-House
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
N/A
📝 Specimen Collection
N/A
🌡️ Transport Temperature
Ambient
📝 Stability
24 hours
📋 Test Includes
Gram stain, Aerobic culture for bacterial pathogens. Sensitivity testing if indicated.
📋 Additional Details
Also Known As:
CWD
Wound Culture
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