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Evaluation of bacteriological transport systems.

G M Ederer, D L Christian

    The American Journal of Medical Technology
    |August 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Bacteriological transport systems require timely culturing within four hours at room temperature to maintain organism viability. Refrigeration for 72 hours ensures good survival across all tested transport systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Clinical Diagnostics
    • Medical Laboratory Science

    Background:

    • Bacteriological transport systems are crucial for preserving microbial viability from collection to laboratory analysis.
    • Accurate quantification and identification of microorganisms depend on maintaining their viability during transport.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of seven commercial transport systems in maintaining viability of mixed microbial cultures.
    • To assess organism survival over 72 hours at both room temperature (25°C) and refrigeration (4°C).

    Main Methods:

    • Seven different commercial bacteriological transport systems were tested.
    • Mixtures of hardy, fastidious, and anaerobic organisms were inoculated into the systems.
    • Viability and numbers of organisms were assessed over 72 hours at 25°C and 4°C.

    Main Results:

    • At 25°C, no single transport system demonstrated superiority for maintaining organism viability.
    • Specimens transported at 25°C must be cultured within four hours to prevent significant viability loss and ensure accurate quantitation.
    • All tested transport systems effectively maintained organism viability for 72 hours when stored at 4°C.

    Conclusions:

    • Refrigeration is a reliable method for preserving microbial viability in transport systems for up to 72 hours.
    • Prompt culturing (within four hours) is essential for specimens transported at room temperature to ensure reliable diagnostic results.
    • The choice of transport system has minimal impact on organism viability when specimens are refrigerated.

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