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Acid Fast Stain – Micro

Code
CM010
Results
1-3 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
1 air-dried smear prepared from one of the following specimens: cerebral spinal fluid, feces (from dogs, cats, horses, herbivores, or avians), gastric aspirate, sputum, tissue, transtracheal aspirates, urine, or wound.
Description
Acid-fast stain applied to an air-dried smear to determine if mycobacteria present in sample provided.

Note: Air dried smear is the preferred sample submission.

Acid Fast Stain – Micro

Code
M010
Results
1-3 days.
Country
US
Specimen
1 air-dried smear prepared from one of the following specimens: cerebral spinal fluid, feces (from dogs, cats, horses, herbivores, or avians), gastric aspirate, sputum, tissue, transtracheal aspirates, urine, or wound.
Description
Acid-fast stain applied to an air-dried smear to determine if mycobacteria present in sample provided.

Note: Air dried smear is the preferred sample submission.

Culture ID

Code
M070
Results
2-4 days. If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
Country
US
Container
Culturette, red top or white top tube with fluid, or other sterile container. Samples collected in EDTA tube are not acceptable.
Specimen
Culturette from fluid (body cavity fluids), TTW, BAL, wound, lesion, skin, or environmental sample. Tissue sample in saline.
Description
This test is for bacterial culture and identification only. No sensitivity is performed.

Culture ID

Code
CM070
Results
2-4 days. If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
Country
CA
Container
Culturette, red top or white top tube with fluid, or other sterile container. Samples collected in EDTA tube are not acceptable.
Specimen
Culturette from fluid (body cavity fluids), TTW, BAL, wound, lesion, skin, or environmental sample. Tissue sample in saline.
Description
This test is for bacterial culture and identification only. No sensitivity is performed.

Culture, Acid Fast Bacilli

Code
CM100
Results
8 Weeks.
Country
CA
Specimen
Urine, CSF, sputum, or tissue in sterile container or Copan swab (without contact with gel).
Description
Mycobacterial culture and acid fast staining only.

Use this test when a mycobacterial infection of fluid/tissue is suspected.

Interferences: Antimicrobials.

Culture, Acid Fast Bacilli

Code
M100
Results
8 weeks.
Country
US
Specimen
Urine, CSF, sputum, or tissue in sterile container or Copan swab (without contact with gel).
Description
Mycobacterial culture and acid fast staining only.

Use this test when a mycobacterial infection of fluid/tissue is suspected.

Interferences: Antimicrobials.

Culture, Aerobic

Code
CM020
Results
3-4 days. Preliminary report available every 24-hours. Final report available in 72-hours. If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
Country
CA
Container
Culturette, red top or white top tube with fluid, or other sterile container. Samples collected in EDTA tube are not acceptable.
Specimen
Culturette from fluid (body cavity fluids), TTW, BAL, wound, lesion, or skin. Tissue sample in saline.
Description
Aerobic Culture and MIC sensitivity testing.

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.

Interferences: Prior to culture submission, patient should be off antibiotics for seven to ten days.

Note: When submitting samples from multiple sources, each culture source should be a separate submission: each with a sample (labeled accordingly with source) and a Test Requisition Form (TRF). When submitting fluid, place it in a RTT. Samples collected in EDTA are not acceptable. Submit tissue samples in RTT with a few drops of saline (to keep moist) and refrigerate prior to transportation to laboratory.

Culture, Aerobic

Code
M020
Results
3-4 days. Preliminary report available every 24-hours. Final report available in 72-hours. If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
Country
US
Container
Culturette, red top or white top tube with fluid, or other sterile container. Samples collected in EDTA tube are not acceptable.
Specimen
Culturette from fluid (body cavity fluids), TTW, BAL, wound, lesion, or skin. Tissue sample in saline.
Description
Aerobic Culture and MIC sensitivity testing.

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.

Interferences: Prior to culture submission, patient should be off antibiotics for seven to ten days.

Note: When submitting samples from multiple sources, each culture source should be a separate submission: each with a sample (labeled accordingly with source) and a Test Requisition Form (TRF). When submitting fluid, place it in a RTT. Samples collected in EDTA are not acceptable. Submit tissue samples in RTT with a few drops of saline (to keep moist) and refrigerate prior to transportation to laboratory.

Culture, Aerobic (Blood)

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

Interferences: Antibiotics.

Note: Submit in BACTEC aerobic culture bottle. Clip fur and scrub venipuncture site for aseptic collection. Aim to collect 1.0 mL for cats and small dogs, 2‑3 mL for larger dogs to be inoculated into 20 mL bottle. Don't unscrew caps on bottles. Remove the protective top and wipe visible parts of the rubber stopper with 70% ethanol. Allow stopper to air dry or wipe with sterile gauze. Replace the drawing needle with a sterile needle before puncturing the rubber stopper, fill until vacuum stops, then gently invert the bottle to mix. Anticoagulants in the media will prevent blood from clotting.

Culture, Aerobic (Blood)

Code
CM060
Results
5-7 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
Whole blood collected in BD Bactec Blood Culture Bottle (BCB) with 1-3 mL whole blood added to bottle.
Description
Recommended when bacteremia with an aerobic organism is suspected. Submit a single sample in a BACTEC bottle.

Interferences: Antibiotics.

Note: Submit in BACTEC aerobic culture bottle. Clip fur and scrub venipuncture site for aseptic collection. Aim to collect 1.0 mL for cats and small dogs, 2‑3 mL for larger dogs to be inoculated into 20 mL bottle. Don't unscrew caps on bottles. Remove the protective top and wipe visible parts of the rubber stopper with 70% ethanol. Allow stopper to air dry or wipe with sterile gauze. Replace the drawing needle with a sterile needle before puncturing the rubber stopper, fill until vacuum stops, then gently invert the bottle to mix. Anticoagulants in the media will prevent blood from clotting.

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Canine Occult Heartworm Multi-Test

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