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| Test Name/Synonym: | Bacterial Culture, aerobic culture only - Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||||
| Test Code: | M FLUID | ||||
| Specimen Source: | Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid Peritoneal Fluid | ||||
| Primary Container: | Aerobic blood culture bottle (Light Green) | ||||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | See Body Fluid Collection Guidelines. Collect 5-10 mL into a FAN aerobic blood culture bottle or red top tube or sterile container.
Dialysate bags are NOT acceptable. | ||||
| Processing: | Store at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. DO NOT incubate. Specimen MUST be received in in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 2 hours of receipt in the hospital laboratory. Specimens collected in blood culture bottles must arrive at the DSC within 3.5 hours of collection. Note: rural blood culture bottles arriving at the DSC within 12 hours of receipt at the rural laboratory are acceptable due to the increased time required to transport the specimen. | ||||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||||
| Additional Test Information: | Routine culture will detect most yeast species. Indicate Candida/Yeast on requisition if required. If clinically indicated, specimen source also suitable for anaerobic culture. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 days. | ||||
