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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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