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| Investigation | Sputum Culture | | Indications | For the microbiological diagnosis of organisms causing upper and lower respiratory tract infections | | Specimen Type | Sputum | | Request Form | Microbiology | | Transport Medium | 10 ml Universal Container | | Volume | 5ml to 10ml | | Delivery Time | Within 12 hours unless refrigerated | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | Refrigerate at 2-4°C. | | Turn around time for final test | 48 hours/ 2 working days | | Uncertainty of testing | Do not add fixative or formalin. | | Related tests | Sputum TB
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