WOUND;CULTURE

Test Name
WOUND;CULTURE
Aliases
Provincial Mnemonic
WOUNCU
LOINC Test Code
6462-6
Description and Primary Use
Bacterial culture of wound
Reorder interval
None
TAT
48 hours
Test Cost
Not Determined
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Required Consultations
None
Algorithms and Guidelines

None

Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

Eswab preferred

Criteria for Rejection

None

Laboratory Service Area
Microbiology
Performing Laboratory / Site
All microbiology labs
Last Updated
05-Jun-18