Bacteriology (aerobes + anaerobes)

• swab with medium (especially for wounds)
• abscess material (swab with medium)
• liquor
• faeces

bacterial culture (MALDI-TOF)

2 - 7 days

• Smears from purulent material: A detection by culture from purulent material is often difficult as the bacteria are pre-damaged and therefore difficult to breed.
• Abscess material: Split the abscess cavity and swab the inside of the abscess membrane.
• For aspirates from primarily sterile body cavities, the use of a Peds Plus™ blood culture bottle is recommended; the sample material should not be cooled.
• If testing for actinomycetes and Nocardia is desired, it is to be requested separately.