Uterine Aerobic Culture

Test Schedule
Lab Lab section Days Turnaround
WADDL - Pullman Bacteriology Mon-Fri 2-7 days
Price: $40.00
Description
Uterine aerobic culture is used for the isolation and identification of most aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria associated with uterine infections. An antimicrobial susceptibility test will be performed when organisms isolated meet microbiologic criteria for clinical significance or unless otherwise requested.
Specimens Required
  • Fresh tissues
  • Fluids
  • Exudates
  • Aspirates 
Sampling Requirements
  • Swab in aerobic transport media
  • Tissue in a sterile container with a few drops of sterile saline
  • Sample in a sterile container


For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
  • Sterile, leak-proof container
  • Bacterial transport system
Packing Instructions
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
If a specific organism is suspected, please note this on the submission form; this information can assist with proper culture setup.  

Please note specimens are not routinely pooled for aerobic cultures unless requested. 
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information. To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.
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