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Acanthamoeba Culture |
Methodology:
Culture/ Microscopic Exam
Schedule:
Monday-Friday
Reported:
7 days
Laboratory:
Microbiology
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Approval Required:
Notify laboratory in advance of sending specimen.
Collection Requirements:
Sterile Container: Eye specimen, corneal scrapings in Pages Saline;
contact lens cases
Unacceptable Conditions:
Non-sterile or leaking container; specimen received in preservative
Transport:
DELIVER TO LAB IMMEDIATELY.
Reference Range Comment:
No growth of Acanthamoeba
Manual Release Date:
10/16/2009
Format Date:
11/02/2009