| Test Name: Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid, Microscopy and culture
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| Alternate Test Names |
CAPD fluid, Microscopy and culture; PD fluid, Microscopy and culture |
| PLS Test Code |
PDF |
Laboratory |
Microbiology |
| Specimen |
Bag, CAPD bag. |
Analysis Performed On |
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| Container |
Dialysis bag |
Container colour |
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| Multiple specimens |
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| Required Volume Adult (mL) |
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Req Vol Paediatric (mL) |
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| Reference Ranges |
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| Turnaround Time Routine |
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Turnaround Time Urgent |
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| Turnaround Other |
Microscopy < 8 hours Culture < 3 days |
| Days test is performed |
Daily |
Transport |
4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements |
Hold at 4º until delivered to the laboratory. |
| Patient Preparation |
None. |
| Collection Instructions |
Collected by referring clinician or hospital staff. |
| Clinical Information |
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| Sent to Reference Laboratory |
No |
| Ref Laboratory Name |
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| Estimated Patient Fee |
N/A |
| Last Updated |
25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) |