Sample Requirements:
Sterile swab or syringe aspirate.
Purpose:
Identifies bacteria or fungi from infected wounds.
High Levels:
Pathogenic bacteria or yeast isolated.
Low Levels:
No growth or normal skin flora.
Reference Range:
No pathogenic growth
PDL0368
Microbiology
87070
Swab or Aspirate
Sterile swab or syringe aspirate.
Identifies bacteria or fungi from infected wounds.
Pathogenic bacteria or yeast isolated.
No growth or normal skin flora.
No pathogenic growth