Specimen Handling Procedures

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Transport media

Keeps bacteria alive until it can be cultured in the lab

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Quantitative

number of cells

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Qualitative

Type of bacteria (Genus and Species)

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Urinalysis

Clean Catch & Midstream Method
• Use a sterile container
• Clean outer urethral orifice
• Catch urine midstream

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Throat Culture

1. Swab throat (tongue depressor)
2. Process swab
a) Direct Culture- sample is placed on
growth media
b) Transport Media-swab is taken from
patient to lab
3. Streak on Blood Agar
a) Positive Result=Beta Hemolysis
caused by Streptococcus pyogenes

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Enterotube

Multitest media system that identifies Gram Negative rods in the family Enterobacteriaceae.