Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile “LocknLock” container
Collection Instructions:
1. Place specimen in a sterile “LocknLock” container of dimensions 102mm (W) x 135mm (L) x 282mm (H).
2. If the explants are too big for the container, specimen will be rejected for sonication.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Specimens in any other container
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
4 hours
Refrigerate
Frozen
Reflex Tests:
N.A.
Performance
Turn Around Time:
8 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Microbiology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Conventional culture
Reference Interval:
No aerobic and anaerobic bacterial growth.
Critical Values:
N.A.
