Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Test Name

Washings (Microbiology)

Adult Specimen

Washings collected in a sterile container

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Gram stain - same day / Culture 2 days
Culture, 48 hrs
Mycology culture, 4 weeks

Method

Microscopy & culture.
Mycology culture done on Nasal and Sinus Washings

Additional Information