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Specimen Collection

Culture Fluids NON-CSF including Microscopy


Test Name
Culture Fluids NON-CSF including Microscopy
Test Code
FLUI1
Specimen Type  
Sterile fluids (e.g. Pleural Fluid, Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid)

            Minimum Volume
            1ml
            Preferred Volume
            5ml
            Comments

            LABORATORY NOTES

            If Eosinophil count is requested specimen is shared by bacteriology with Haematology (FLUIDH proc code)

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

            As requested. Expected turnaround 2-5days