Lab alert: Choose the right culture for the specimen

September 2, 2026

Updated specimen options support accurate, standardized laboratory workups.

Medical staff are encouraged to review changes to Culture, Body Fluid, Sterile (LAB269). The alert outlines which specimen sources remain available and when to instead use Culture, Wound (LAB503) or Culture, Tissue (LAB898).

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