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, 8.30am – 5pm. Acute 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.