Pleural fluid

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

PLEU

Synonyms

Pleural aspirate
Pleural exudate

Turnaround Time

5 days

Test Code

2048

Specimen Type

• Aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Patient Sample: Aspirated fluid split into a sterile pottle, and anticoagulated tube (EDTA).
Note: syringes and Heparin tubes fowarded to Biochemistry
Clearly specify other tests required
Deliver ASAP to lab at room temperature. Do not refrigerate

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Microscopy (Gram Stain and Cell Count) and culture.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$49.84 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2048

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