Transcutaneous bone biopsy culture
Tissue, bone, transcutaneous biopsy
When to request this test
Suspected soft-tissue or bone infection
Interferences and limitations
- Contamination by skin flora during sampling: follow careful aseptic sampling procedure
- Antibiotic treatment before sampling can inhibit bacterial growth leading to false-negative results
It is recommended to stop antibiotics before sample collection, if possible.
5 to 14 days (for bone biospy)
- Sample nature: Soft tissue biospy, bone biopsy
- Recommended volume: 1 or 2 pieces
- Type of container: Sterile container
<2h at room temperature