Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Tissue (Microbiology)

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Collect tissue aseptically from the centre and edge of the lesion, up to 10mm sized pieces. Place specimen in a sterile container. If the tissue is very small, add a small amount of sterile saline to prevent it from drying out.

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Gram stain, same day. Culture, 1-5 days.

Method

Gram stain & culture

Additional Information

Processing available urgently as call out via Clinician request 2400-0800 hrs