Fluid culture (e.g. drain, ascitic, peritoneal)
Fluid like material obtained from sterile sites or from drains (e.g. abdominal, thoracic, bile or other wound drains) should be collected in a sterile universal container observing an aseptic technique when sampling.
| Tube | White top universal |
|---|---|
| ID | 3629 |
| Availability | Mon- Sun 8.30 - 5pmAcute samples of sterile fluid can be cultured and a microscopy performed out of hours on request |
| Additional Information | Prosthetic joints and other specific fluid types may take >8 days due to extended culture. Please state fluid type and collection conditions clearly on all requests. |
| Turn Around | 8 days. Fluid Microscopy including crystals will be available within 24 hours |
| Send to | LGI Microbiology Department |
| Collection Con | It is not advisable to sample fluid from the bag or drain reservoir. Instead a sample should be obtained from the drain using rubber ports if available. Observe aseptic sampling technique. Transport the sample to the laboratory as quickly as possible. Note: The recovery of anaerobes is compromised if the transport time exceeds 3 hours. Before Antibiotics if possible |
| IP Routine TAT | 8 days. Fluid Microscopy including crystals will be available within 24 hours |
| GP Routine TAT | 8 days. Fluid Microscopy including crystals will be available within 24 hours |
