Aspirates - Microscopy & Culture (M/C/S)


Test Name
Aspirates - Microscopy & Culture (M/C/S)
Test Code
FLUI1/PUSS2
Specimen Type

Drain fluid, Joint Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Peritoneal Dialysate Fluid, Pericardial Fluid

Minimum Volume
2 - 3ml
Preferred Volume
5ml
Comments

LABORATORY NOTES: 

Collect Fluid in sterile container

If the sample needs to be shared with other laboratories; forward the sample to Bacteriology first for aseptic aliquoting and redistribution.

Assay Performed
Bacteriology
RCH
Phone: 9345 5739
Laboratory Hours: Mon-Fri: 08.45 - 24.00hrs
Weekends & Public Holidays: 08.30 - 24.00hrs AFTER HOURS: On-Call Scientist
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Assay Frequency

As requested