Test Code MISCUL Miscellaneous Microbiology
Specimen Type
Usually an isolate of an organism from another lab.
Collection Volume
1 isolation media slant
Minimum Collection Volume
1 isolation media slant
Specimen Storage and Stability
<24 hours at room temperature
Turn Around Time
Depends on special testing requested.
Lab Department
Microbiology
Alias
Miscellaneous Microbiology Testing; Unknown Micro Lab Order; Susceptibility only; Id Only, Microbiology;
Ordering Info
This test is Lab Order Only.
Acceptable Collection Container
Isolation media slant
Additional Information
This test is to be ordered for requests from unaffiliated labs for id or susceptibility on an already isolated organism. It may also be used when it is unclear what test to order and the micro lab cannot be reached by phone. Please attach to the specimen specific information about the testing requested.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
6:00am – 12:30am