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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | CULTURE, Aspirate/Fluid - Central Zone | ||
| Test Code: | CUBF - AEROBIC CUANF - ANAEROBIC | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | Fine needle aspirate fluid, Bile Fluid Fluid - Pericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural or Synovial | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Requisition to Use: Central Zone Laboratory Requisition - Sample in tubes containing anticoagulant will not be processed. | ||
| Processing: | MATERIALS: - Materials required for collection of aspirate. - Sterile red top vacutainer tube. - Anaerobe transport container if anaerobic culture requested. - 70% alcohol. PROCEDURE: 1. Collect sample. - Expel all air from syringe prior to collecting sample. - Cleanse the intact skin/mucosa with surgical soap and 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. - Clean the centre of the transport tube/container with 70% alcohol prior to sampling. - If possible, allow the vacutainer to draw the sample to avoid introducing air. 2. If the volume is > 5 drops. - For aerobic culture submit whole sample in a sterile red top vacutainer tube. - For anaerobic culture submit whole sample in an anaerobic transport container. 3. If the volume is < 5 drops. - Rinse the syringe with 4 to 5 drops of sterile saline and submit whole amount in a sterile red top vacutainer tube. - Indicate "saline added" on order or sample container. 4. Label all sample containers. 5. Refrigerate tube/sterile container of fluids if sample cannot be transported to lab within 24h. - Store anaerobic container and fine needle aspirates at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. - Transport to the Lab immediately. 6. If multiple tests are requested, prioritize the requests. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily - Not available Stat | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Camrose, Red Deer Use the applicable referral laboratory test directory if this test is NOT performed on site or referred within Central Zone. | ||
| Additional Test Information: | - Camrose performs fluid culture. - The aspirate is usually taken by physician and submitted by Cytotechnologist. - Anaerobic culture includes aerobic culture. - If anaerobic transport media is not available, submit sample in plain red top vacutainer and transport to lab immediately. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, October 24, 2016 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 25 2019 12:00AM | ||
