Tissue Specimen Culture

Overview
Department	Microbiology
Test Code	TISS
Synonyms	Bone specimen culture
Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time	1-14 days
Stability - Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Tissue
Preferred	Tissue in sterile pottle
Acceptable
Unacceptable	Specimens in formalin
Specimen Transportation	ASAP to lab at room temperature
Paediatric Requirements
Aliquot Requirements
Sample	N/A
Preferred Volume	N/A
Minimum Volume	N/A
Aliquot Transportation	N/A
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Microscopy and culture
Advanced Notice	Not required
Patient Preparation	Not required
Comments

Owner	Melanie Williams (Williams1)
Last reviewed	12.09.2025
Next review	12.09.2026 (Overdue)