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The document outlines detailed collection procedures for various clinical microbiology specimens, including blood, body fluids, stool, genital, ocular, respiratory, urine, wound, and anaerobic cultures. It provides specific instructions on specimen collection techniques, equipment needed, transport guidelines, and rejection criteria to ensure accurate microbiological testing and diagnosis.

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What specimens can be tested in microbiology?

TESTS OFFERED Stool Culture. Culture. Throat Culture. Wound or Miscellaneous Culture. Tissue Culture. Genital Culture. Carbapenemase Detection - modified Carbapenemase Inactivation Method (mCIM) and molecular detection by real time PCR (listed above) Confirmation of Enteric Pathogens - Salmonella species.

How many labs are at Stanford?

Stanford has 15 independent laboratories, centers, and institutes that provide a physical and intellectual intersection between schools and disciplines.

What are the examples of specimens in microbiology?

The types of biological samples accepted in most clinical laboratories are: serum samples, virology swab samples, biopsy and necropsy tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, whole blood for PCR, and samples. These are collected in specific containers for successful processing in the laboratory.

What specimen does microbiology test?

Specimens for bacterial culture, wherever possible, should be collected prior to the start of antibiotic treatment. Actual pus or tissue samples are always preferable to swabs. Use aseptic technique during specimen collection to avoid unintentional contamination. Specimens must be collected into sterile containers.

How do you collect specimen for microbiology investigation?

Collect specimen under good lighting. Pass the swab firmly over or into an area of suspected infection and obtain a sample of exudate, drainage, or purulent discharge if these are present. Return the swab to the transport tube.

What are common microbiology tests?

Common microbiology tests TestsUses Blood culture Can diagnose bacterial or fungal blood infections Burn, tissue, and wound culture Can find disease-causing organisms in many tissues Sputum culture or nasal swab Can find bacteria that cause upper and lower respiratory tract infections, such as pneumonia3 more rows

Does Stanford offer microbiology?

MI (Microbiology and Immunology) is a community of over 200 individuals; faculty, students, postdocs, and staff with a mission to conduct the best possible research and provide the most rigorous and inspiring training in the areas of microbiology, immunology, host-pathogen interaction and related fields.

What clinical specimens are collected for microbiological examination?

Specimens should be collected aseptically ing to standardized procedures and transported promptly to the laboratory. Specific collection details are provided for various specimen types, including blood, , sputum and tissues.

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