72 hours
Biochemical identification and susceptibility testing
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Identifies microorganism and tests for antibiotic susceptibility. Used in guiding treatment.
Pure isolate
Viable pure isolate of aerobic or facultatively anaerobic organisms
Agar slant in screw-cap container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 1 day |