Microbiology
| Full details for "Devices/artificial material". | |
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Name |
Devices/artificial material |
Alternative name/Profile |
Epidural tip /IUCD /Mirena /Pacemaker /Pacing leads /Pacing wire /AICD /ICD leads /Port catheter /Ureteric stent /Screws /Prosthetic heart valve |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Devices |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Epidural tip /IUCD/Mirena/Pacemaker/Pacing leads/Pacing wire/AICD/ICD leads/Port catheter/Ureteric stent/Screws/Prosthetic heart valve |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
3 days |
Availability |
Monday-Sunday |
Notes |
IUCD/Mirena receives extended anaerobic culture (10 days). Heart valves receive extended aerobic culture (10 days). Prosthetic Heart valves are referred to IMRL for non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Post op drain tips are not processed. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. |
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Last updated |
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:54:46 IST |