Preferred Sample Type
Volume required 10-50 ml
Sample Preparation
If unable to send immeadiately please refrigerate sampleTurnaround Time
3 daysSample Stability
Sample stored maximum 4 weeksCAPD fluids Microscopy, Culture & Susceptibility
Patient Preparation
For general aspects of CAPD fluid samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.
CAPD Samples
- Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis fluid should be aseptically transferred from the bag directly to sterile sample containers with no additives of any kind.
Notes
For an urgent sample a telephoned request must be made to the lab, the microscopy will then be telephoned within 1 hour of receipt. Do not use pod system for unrepeatable samples out of hours.
Reference Range
WBC 50-150 x106 /L