Nocardia Culture (Miscellaneous)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

NOCA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2663

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

• Anaerobic Culture (Miscellaneous)
• Bacterial culture (Tissue)
• Bacterial Culture (Pus)
• Bacterial Culture (Bronchial Washings)
• Bacterial culture (Aspirated Fluids)

Synonyms

Aerobic Actinomycete

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Microscopy: Gram stain and Kinyoun stain results available same day. Culture: an interim report is issued on any positive culture. Negative reports are issued after 10 days.

Specimen Type

• Aspirate
• Biopsy
• Bronchial Washing
• Sputum
• Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Contact Information