Preferred Sample Type
>2ml
Sample Preparation
If unable to send immediately please refrigerateTurnaround Time
3 daysPleural fluids,intercostal fluid Microscopy,Culture & Susceptibility
Patient Preparation
For general aspects of taking pus and fluid samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.
Fluid and Pus Samples
- All fluid and pus samples should be collected aseptically and transferred 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.
Please indicate on the request form if TB investigation is also required.
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: NEQAS