Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Test Name

Actinomyces Culture (Microbiology)

Adult Specimen

Tissue, Aspirate, IUCD, Aseptic collection as for deep wound cultures.

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Gram stain – same day / Culture - 14 days

Method

Anaerobic culture (14 days)