Fluids and tissue specimens can usually be obtained in the controlled setting of the operating room and represent higher quality specimens than swabs. Culture of swab specimens is associated with increased false negative results, as they are inferior in recovering anaerobic bacteria, mycobacteria and fungi, and provide inadequate volumes to perform all necessary diagnostic tests. To encourage collection of fluid and/or tissue samples, consideration should be given to making swabs unavailable in the operating room without specific request.
Conditions: Surgical procedures
Diagnostic Tests: Swab culture, fluid sampling, tissue sampling
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