The end of March marked the retirement of St George’s Hospital Virologist Dr David Carrington.
PD (Peritoneal Dialysis) Fluid Culture
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| 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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