Ascitic fluid
Bone Marrow
CSF
Joint fluid
Lavage
Pleural fluid
Scraping
Tissue
Washings

Testing will only be performed after discussion with Clinical Microbiologist.

Only samples from aseptic sites should be tested.  The presence of more than one type of organism will either result in an unassessable sequence or only the predominant organism being sequenced.

LABORATORY NOTES:

Forward specimens to Bacteriology. Molecular Microbiology to organise send away, if required.

Storage
4oC for up to 3 days or -20oC for up to 3-10 days
Transport
4oC

Dispatched weekly