Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB00339
Lab Test Days
Upon receipt
Standard TAT
5 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Use for synovial/joint fluid, peritoneal dialysis fluid, pericardial fluid, pleural fluid. DO NOT USE FOR CSF, ABSCESS OR ABDOMINAL FLUID. Fluid is preferred specimen. Protect from air by capping syringe or using anaerobic transport media. Transport to Lab immediately. Includes aerobic/anaerobic culture and gram stain.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
N/A
Minimum Test Volume
N/A
Processing Instructions
Refer to processing manual