Specimen Collection : Aspirates - Microscopy & Culture (M/C/S)

Specimen Collection

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

Test Name

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

Test Code

FLUI1/PUSS2

Specimen Type

Bronchoalveolar lavage; Gastric Aspirates; Fluids including Peritoneal Dialysate Fluid

Preferred Volume

2-5 mls for all except Peritoneal Dialysate Fluid��

10 to 30 mls for Peritoneal Dialysate Fluid

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.��Expected turnaround is 2-5 days��

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