Microbiology tests that can be requested as stat:
- Cerebral spinal fluid culture (CSF)
- Gram stain
- Vitreous eye culture
When ordering a stat microbiology test:
- Place a STAT sticker on the requisition next to the test requested stat
- Ensure a contact telephone number is on the requisition
When packaging a stat microbiology test:
- Label specimen with STAT sticker
- Package in green biohazard bag
- Ensure requisition with contact telephone number is sent with the specimen
- Telephone specimen processing department at DynaLIFE (780-451-3702 or toll free at 800-661-9876) and provide the following information:
- Patient name
- Stat microbiology test requested
- Mode of transportation
Transportation of stat microbiology test:
- Hospitals in the Edmonton zone, use regular courier if a pick up is scheduled within 30 minutes
- In Edmonton zone, use taxi if there is no courier pick up scheduled in the next 30 minutes
- Outside Edmonton zone, use expedited transportation that is available
Reporting of results:
- Preliminary results will be telephoned to the number provided on the requisition as soon as available
- Gram stain results are available within 1 hour of receipt at DynaLIFE microbiology laboratory