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Lab Section Category	Bacteriology/Mycology/Parasitology - Bacteria View write-up
Specimen Required	Commercial spore strip in a paper envelope for testing of hot air oven (using Bacillus atrophaeus) or steam sterilization (using Geobacillus stearothermophilus). Testing of other patient-use products is not recommended; consult microbiologist before sending.
Method	Broth culture
Test Results	Growth reported; No bacterial growth
Turnaround Time	7 days (preliminary result issued in 2 days)
Day(s) Test Set up	Monday - Friday