Mouth Culture
| Test Name | Mouth Culture |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic | CMOU |
| Specimen Type |
A swab of the mouth area that is of concern. |
| Collection Container | Amies Transport Media |
| Container Information |  |
| Collection Information | The nurse or physician will take a swab of the mouth area.
The swab is then quickly transferred to the transport media. The specimen is then labeled appropriately and then sent to the laboratory. |
| Test Schedule |
Daily |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 24 hours Final: 72 hours |
| Stat Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 24 hours Final: 72 hours |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes | |
| Storage and Transport | The swab should be maintained at room temperature until transport to the lab. Once in the lab the specimen will be stored at room temperature in the microbiology rack, until it can be processed. |
| Test Referred To | On site, BGH laboratory |
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