Body Fluid Culture
Methodology
Culture includes gram stainPerforming Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Specify sourceContainer/Tube: Sterile container, see Culture Chart
Collection Instructions: See Body Fluid Collection Instructions in Special Instructions for more information.
Additional Information: Deliver to lab immediately for culture
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
Normal: No growth
Negative/normal results reports in 5 days