| Test Name: Drain tip, for Microbiological Investigation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Tenckhoff Catheter, for Microbiological Investigation | ||
| PLS Test Code | GENE | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Drain tip or tubing | Analysis Performed On | |
| Container | Sterile container | Container colour | Blue |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | ||
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | Turnaround Time Urgent | ||
| Turnaround Other | Culture < 3 days | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | Urinary catheter tips will not be processed | ||
| Patient Preparation | N/A | ||
| Collection Instructions | Collected by referring clinician or hospital staff. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||