Microbiology
| Full details for "Pericardial fluid culture". | |
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Name |
Pericardial fluid culture |
Alternative name/Profile |
Pericardial aspirate / pericardial effusion / pericarditis / pericardium / epicardium / ECG / electrocardiogram / Pericardiocentesis |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Pericardial fluid |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 ml in a sterile universal container |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
3 days* |
Availability |
Monday - Sunday |
Notes |
*Microscopy results are available within 24 hours. Urgent microscopy can be performed if necessary. Please contact the laboratory. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. |
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Last updated |
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:59:40 GMT |