Tissue Specimen Culture
Tests: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) |