Nocardia Culture

Test Includes

Direct stain included with culture

Critical Value

Presence of Nocardia Spp.

Summary Test Name

Nocardia Culture

Container Microbiology

Sterile sources/wounds/respiratory collected in sterile container

Specimen Stability

12 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

1 ml

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Negative at 7 days; Preliminary reports issued daily

Reference Value

No Nocardia Isolated

Test Results

Presence or absence of Norcardia Spp.