Immunology services at St George’s and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals are merging into one service, which will be located at St George’s Hospital. This is taking place during October and November.
PD (Peritoneal Dialysis) Fluid Culture
Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
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Reporting frequency | TAT - Microscopy results available same day as receipt, culture 2 – 6 days |
Collection conditions
If CAPD peritonitis is suspected please send the whole cloudy CAPD bag. CAPD bag, CAPD in sterile 60ml container.
Additional information
Sample stability – 4 weeks
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