| Test information | Details |
|---|---|
| Lab section | Bacteriology |
| Test description | Maceration/grinding of samples to disrupt mammalian cells and release intracellular organisms prior to aerobic or anaerobic culture |
| Species | All |
| Submission information | Details |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Fresh tissue; uroliths. Submitted tissues will be macerated at the discretion of the laboratory |
| Container | Leak-proof container (e.g. Whirl-Pak, screw-top vial) |
| Special submission instructions | Ship with cold packs. |