Tests:Pleural Fluid, Culture: Difference between revisions
Tests:Pleural Fluid, Culture
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|Aspirated fluid | |Aspirated fluid | ||
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== Aliquot Requirements == | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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Revision as of 14:06, 20 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | ASP |
| Synonyms | Pleural aspirate
Pleural exudate |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | Microscopy 1hr
Culture 1 - 5 days |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | 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 | |
| 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. | |