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  • Culture- Aerobic

    Test Code
    M020
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Aerobic culture and MIC sensitivity testing
    Specimen
    Culturette from fluid (body cavity fluids), TTW, BAL, milk, wound,
    lesion, skin. Tissue sample in saline (at least 2cm x 2cm preferred).
    A separate sample should be submitted for each culture
    source.
    Test Description
    This test is used when an aerobic bacterial infection is suspected in a tissue or fluid. In the case of a positive culture of relevant bacteria, sensitivities are performed and reported.

  • Culture- Aerobic (Blood)

    Test Code
    M060
    Results:
    3-5 days
    Component
    Aerobic Blood Culture
    Specimen
    Whole blood collected in BD Bactec Blood Culture Bottle (BCB) with 1-3 mL whole blood added to bottle.
    Test Description
    This test is utilized when bacteremia with an aerobic organism is suspected. Submit a single sample in a BACTEC bottle.

  • Culture- Aerobic and Anaerobic

    Test Code
    M040
    Results:
    3-5 days
    Component
    Aerobic Culture, Anaerobic Culture
    Specimen
    Culturette for aerobic and anaerobic culture set-up
    Test Description
    This test is used when a bacterial infection is suspected in a tissue or fluid, but it is uncertain whether an aerobic or an anaerobic organism is the cause.

  • Culture- Aerobic and Anaerobic (Blood)

    Test Code
    M061
    Results:
    5 days
    Component
    Blood Aerobic and Anaerobic Culture
    Specimen
    Whole blood collected in two separate BD Bactec Blood
    Culture Bottles (BCB): 1 aerobic BD Bactec BCB with 1-3 mL
    whole blood added to bottle and 1 anaerobic BD Bactec BCB
    with 8-10 mL whole blood added to bottle.
    Test Description
    This test is utilized when bacteremia is suspected. Submit a single sample in two separate BACTEC bottles as required for aerobic and anaerobic culture.

  • Culture- Aerobic and Anaerobic (Urine)

    Test Code
    M135
    Results:
    3-5 days
    Component
    Aerobic Urine Culture, Anaerobic Urine Culture
    Specimen
    0.5 mL cystocentesis, clean catch or catheterized urine in sterile container
    Test Description
    Aerobic culture performed by FIRSTract methodology followed by standard plating in cases of positive growth. Anaerobic culture performed by standard plating but sensitivities are not performed.

  • Culture- Aerobic and Fungal

    Test Code
    M050
    Results:
    3-21 days
    Component
    Aerobic Culture, Fungal Culture
    Specimen
    Aerobic culture: Culturette
    Fungal culture: Dry hair, nails, skin scraping, body fluid, or lesion material collected in a sterile non-additive tube
    Test Description
    This test is used when an aerobic bacterial infection or fungal infection is suspected in a tissue or fluid.

  • Culture- Anaerobic

    Test Code
    M030
    Results:
    3-5 days
    Component
    Anaerobic culture with identification of organism(s)
    Specimen
    Culturette from fluid (body cavity fluids), TTW, BAL, milk, wound,
    lesion, skin. Tissue sample (at least 2cm x 2cm preferred) in
    sterile, air tight container. A separate sample should be
    submitted for each culture source
    Test Description
    This test is used when an anaerobic bacterial infection is suspected in a tissue or fluid.

  • Culture- Campylobacter

    Test Code
    CAMP
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Campylobacter Culture
    Specimen
    2.0 grams feces in sterile container or in Campylobacter-Thioglycollate broth (Campy-Thio broth)
    Test Description
    Use this test when a Campylobacter infection is suspected to be the cause of gastroenteritis that is not responding to conservative management.

  • Culture- Dermatophytes

    Test Code
    M240
    Results:
    3 weeks
    Component
    Dermatophytes Culture
    Specimen
    Hair, nails, or skin scraping in plain container
    Test Description
    Use this test to investigate ringworm (dermatophyte fungal infections) as a cause for skin lesions.

  • Culture- Environmental

    Test Code
    M076
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Aerobic Culture of environmental sample
    Specimen
    Culturette of environmental sample (e.g., anesthesia equipment, surgical table, kennel, etc.)

  • Culture- Feces

    Test Code
    M160
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Fecal culture
    Specimen
    5 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container. Submission
    in lavender top tube (with EDTA) is not acceptable.
    Test Description
    Culture specifically evaluates for Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter spp. Fecal PCR testing is more sensitive and tests for a broader array of potential pathogens.

    See L950 Equine Gastrointestinal PCR Panel for additional testing options.

  • Culture- Fungal

    Test Code
    M080
    Results:
    21 days
    Component
    Fungal Culture
    Specimen
    Dry hair, nails, skin scraping, body fluid, or lesion
    material collected in a sterile red top or other sterile
    container without additive (dry, without saline)
    Test Description
    If Ringworm is suspected, use code T983 or T987.

    This test is for fungal culture and identification. Not for suspected Ringworm infections.

  • Culture- UA, Urine/MIC, UPC

    Test Code
    M137
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    UA, UPC, FIRSTract Urine Culture (with plating/MIC if indicated)
    Specimen
    7.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    A Urinalysis (UA), Urine Culture (M130) and Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (UPC, T775). Culture performed using FIRSTract methodology allowing for rapid growth within 5 hours and subsequent reporting of a positive or negative result in under 24 hours. A positive result will be immediately plated for bacterial identification and antimicrobial sensitivity testing.

  • Culture- Urine

    Test Code
    M130
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    FIRSTract Urine Culture followed by plating in the case of a positive result for bacterial identification and sensitivity.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL cystocentesis, clean catch or catheterized urine in sterile, non-additive specimen tube
    Test Description
    FIRSTract Urine Culture followed by plating in the case of a positive result for bacterial identification and sensitivity.

    FIRSTract is a rapid broth culture system that uses light scattering technology to reliably detect bacterial growth more rapidly than traditional plate culture techniques. When bacterial growth is detected by FIRSTract, plate culture for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility is automatically performed.

  • Culture- Urine Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD210
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    FIRSTract Urine Culture followed by plating in the case of a positive result for bacterial identification and sensitivity.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL cystocentesis, clean catch or catheterized urine in
    sterile red top tube or urine transport tube.
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. FIRSTract Urine Culture followed by plating in the case of a positive result for bacterial identification and sensitivity.

    FIRSTract is a rapid broth culture system that uses light scattering technology to reliably detect bacterial growth more rapidly than traditional plate culture techniques. When bacterial growth is detected by FIRSTract, plate culture for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility is automatically performed.

  • Culture- Urine Follow-up Recheck

    Test Code
    M130R
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    FIRSTract Urine Culture followed by plating in the case of a positive result for bacterial identification and sensitivity.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL cystocentesis, clean catch or catheterized urine in sterile, non-additive specimen tube
    Test Description
    This is an follow-up recheck test code. FIRSTract Urine Culture followed by plating in the case of a positive result for bacterial identification and sensitivity.

    FIRSTract is a rapid broth culture system that uses light scattering technology to reliably detect bacterial growth more rapidly than traditional plate culture techniques. When bacterial growth is detected by FIRSTract, plate culture for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility is automatically performed.

  • Culture, Acid Fast Bacilli

    Test Code
    M100
    Results:
    12 weeks
    Component
    Mycobacterial culture and acid fast staining only
    Specimen
    Urine, CSF, sputum, or tissue in sterile container.
    Note:
    If submitting a swab of either fluid or tissue, please place the swab in 1 mL saline. A dry swab is unlikely to yield growth and will not be accepted.
    Test Description
    Use this test when a mycobacterial infection of fluid/tissue is suspected.

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