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Weekends/holidays: physician must call State Lab for consultation.
Clinical System Name
Diphtheria Culture
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Culture Specimen
Container(s): Culturette or ENT Swab
Preferred Vol: N/A
Minimum Vol: N/A
Note:Throat swab is preferred sample with membrane if present. Use an ENT swab for nasopharyngeal sample. Use a culturette for throat and possible diphtheric skin lesions. Specifically request culture for Diphtheria for all specimens submitted. Transport specimen to Lab in a ziplock bag with requisition in outer pocket. Sent to State Lab for culture.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Deliver to Microbiology Lab. For more information see setup manual in Core/Micro.
Off-site collection: Use an ENT swab for nasopharyngeal sample. Use a culturette for throat and possible diphtheric skin lesions. Specifically request culture for Diphtheria for all specimens submitted. Transport specimen to Lab in a ziplock bag with requisition in outer pocket. Sent to State Lab for culture.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F at the State Lab | 48 - 72 h |
Performing Laboratory
Washington State Lab
Department
Department:
State Lab
1610 NE 150th St
Seattle, WA 98155-7224
Phone Number: (206) 418-5400
Methodology
Method: None None specified
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations: