Tests:Continous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: Difference between revisions
Tests:Continous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
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|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | ||
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==Specimen Requirements== | ==Specimen Requirements== | ||
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|Fluid | |Fluid | ||
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==Aliquot Requirements== | ==Aliquot Requirements== | ||
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|Dialysis bags can be aseptically aliquoted by a Renal Nurse, If unable to be aliquoted by a Renal Nurse, please send the whole dialysis bag. | |Dialysis bags can be aseptically aliquoted by a Renal Nurse, If unable to be aliquoted by a Renal Nurse, please send the whole dialysis bag. | ||
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Revision as of 12:43, 20 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | CAPD |
| Synonyms | Peritoneal fluid bag
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis CAPD Dialysis fluid |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | Microscopy 1 hour from receipt at the Base Hospital Laboratory
Bacterial culture 1-3 days |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Fluid |
| Preferred | |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab |
| Paediatric Requirements | As above |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Dialysis bags can be aseptically aliquoted by a Renal Nurse, If unable to be aliquoted by a Renal Nurse, please send the whole dialysis bag. |
| Preferred Volume | 2x 60mL sterile pottles or 1x 100mL sterile pottle. |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Microscopy and culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
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