Tip Specimen Culture

Overview
Department	Microbiology
Test Code	TIP
Synonyms	Tip quantitative culture
Turnaround Time	2 - 3 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type
Specimen Transportation	ASAP to lab at room temperature
Preferred
Acceptable
Pediatric Requirements
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Culture
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient Preparation	End of whole tip in sterile pottle (PLUS a set of blood culture bottles)
Comments
Specimens include tips from internal sites and skin surface sites. Excludes urinary catheter tips.