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Fine Needle Aspirates (FNA)
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - Microscopy results available same day as receipt, culture 2 – 3 days. Some specimens may have prolonged incubation in which case a result will be issued in 5-7 days. |
Collection conditions
Use for analysis of routine non sterile and sterile specimens with the inclusion of pus, fluids (e.g. joint, drain, pleural, ascitic, peritoneal, pericardial, amniotic, bile, CSF), bone, pus, aspirates/vesical fluid and bone marrow, tips and IUCD. Send in dry sterile bottle.
Additional information
Sample stability – 4 weeks
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