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==Specimen Requirements==
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==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

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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