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Tests:Pleural Fluid, Culture
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Pleural Fluid, Culture}} Full Test List Microbiology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Microbiology |- |Test Code |ASP |- |Synonyms |Pleural aspirate Pleural exudate |- |Turnaround Time |Microscopy 1hr Culture 1 - 5 days |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Aspirated fluid aliquoted into a sterile pottle. Entire drainage bag of aspirated fluid may be s..." |
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Pleural exudate | Pleural exudate | ||
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|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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Culture 1 - 5 days | Culture 1 - 5 days | ||
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|Stability - Add test | |||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen Type | |Specimen Type | ||
|Aspirated fluid | |Aspirated fluid | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
| | |Aspirated fluid aliquoted into a sterile pottle. | ||
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|Acceptable | |Acceptable | ||
|Entire drainage bag of aspirated fluid may be sent. | |||
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|Unacceptable | |||
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| | |Specimen Transportation | ||
|ASAP to lab at room temperature. Do not refrigerate | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample Type | |Sample Type | ||
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|Preferred Volume | |||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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| colspan="2" |Please clearly specify other tests required. | | colspan="2" |Please clearly specify other tests required. | ||
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Revision as of 14:38, 17 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | ASP |
| Synonyms | Pleural aspirate
Pleural exudate |
| Test Availabilty | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | Microscopy 1hr
Culture 1 - 5 days |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Aspirated fluid |
| Preferred | Aspirated fluid aliquoted into a sterile pottle. |
| Acceptable | Entire drainage bag of aspirated fluid may be sent. |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab at room temperature. Do not refrigerate |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Microscopy and culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
Comments | |
| Please clearly specify other tests required. | |