Assay

Abscesses and Deep-Seated Wound Infections Bacteriology

Key Words

Abscesses, wound, infection

Specimen Collection

Collect specimens in appropriate sterile leak Proof universal containers and transport specimens in sealed plastic bags.  Collect specimens before antimicrobial therapy where possible.

Turnaround Time

2-4 days

extended culture≤ 7 days

Test Indications

Abscesses are accumulations of pus in the tissues and any organism isolated from them may be of significance. They occur in many parts of the body as superficial infections or as deep seated infections associated with any internal organ.

Limitation/Interference

N/A

Reference Range

N/A

Analytical Error

N/A

Reference Change Value

N/A