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Specimen Collection

Wounds, Aspirates, Pus collection for Microscopy & Culture (MCS)


Test Name
Wounds, Aspirates, Pus collection for Microscopy & Culture (MCS)y
Test Code
PUSS2
Specimen Type
All samples except swabs to be collected in sterile yellow containers.
Minimum Volume
5mL
Comments

Laboratory Notes:

If fresh tissue for M/C/S is to be shared for Histology/ Histopathology, send the specimen to Anatomical Pathology Laboratory first.

Assay Performed
Bacteriology
RCH
9345 5739
Assay Frequency

As requested. Expected turnaround 2-5 days