Anal Cultures |
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To obtain an anal culture, insert a sterile, cotton-tipped applicator about
an inch (2 cm) into the anal canal.
Rotate the cotton-tipped applicator, sampling the anal crypts. Remove the applicator, and send the specimen in media appropriate for the organism you are seeking:
If the applicator becomes grossly contaminated with stool, it is better to discard it and obtain another specimen. |
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