Actinomyces

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BW

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2037

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Code as IUCD if Actinomyces is requested on an IUCD specimen

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Actinomyces

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Specimen Type

  • Bronchial Washing
  • IUCD

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 21/02/2026