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Ascitic fluidAspirateBone MarrowCSFJoint fluidPleural fluidTissue
0.5 ml fluid, 1mm tissue
1ml fluid, 5mm tissue
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 Staff:
Forward specimens to Bacteriology. Molecular Microbiology to organise sendaway, if required.
Sample Storage 4oC up to 3 days and -20oC for 3-10 days
Transportation at 4oC
Dispatched weekly