Fluid for Microscopy & Culture (M/C/S) eg. joint fluid


Test Name
Fluid for Microscopy & Culture (M/C/S) eg. joint fluid
Test Code
FLUI
Specimen Type

Fluid in sterile container

Comments

Also see Viral Cuture - Fluids; Viral direct immunofluorescence; TB culture

LAB NOTES:  If the sample needs to be shared with other laboratories; forward the sample to Bacteriology first for aseptic aliquoting and redistribution.

If fluid is received in EDTA tube, forward EDTA to Bacteriology for cell count - do NOT forward to Haematology

Assay Performed
Bacteriology
RCH
9345 5739
Assay Frequency

As requested

Amino Levulinic Acid, Urine