Specimen: Submit Endocervical Swab innoculated in Amies charcoal transport medium available from Medilab. Ship refrigerated.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Conventional culture, Automated-MIC, MALDITOF-MS, KBDD

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 3 days

Usage: Common organisms isolated are S.aureus, E.coli, Proteus species, S.agalactiae, Enterococcus & Klebsiella. On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities are performed that aid in selection of appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

Specialty: Gynecologist

Disease: Infections

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Home Collection: Includes ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY if indicated

Department: Available

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required