Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Actinomyces Culture (Microbiology)

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

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

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Gram stain – same day / Culture - 14 days

Method

Anaerobic culture (14 days)