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Test Code LAB3669 INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD) CULTURE

Additional Codes

Internal: IUDC

External: IUDCULT

Beaker: LAB3669

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Sterile container
Specimen Type: Intrauterine device
Collection Procedure: Remover IUD and place in a sterile container
Specimen Processing: Store and transport room temperature, preferably within 8 hours of collection.

Method

Organism Isolation & Identification

Synonyms

IUD

Department

Microbiology

Test Schedule

Daily

Turnaround Time

4 days

Remarks

Does not include a gram stain.