Aerobic Culture
Service type
Bacteriology
Fee
$26.00 (Please refer to https://vdl.umn.edu/tests-fees for the accession fee and / or out of state fee that may apply.)
Days tested
M-F
Turnaround time
2-5 business days
Specimen Requirements
1) Swab 2) Affected tissue 3) Fluid
Shipping container
1) Culturette 2,3) Sterile container
Coolant
frozen gel packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Samples should be kept cool and moist in transit. Procedure does not include a susceptibility test. Please request a susceptiblity if needed.