Test Entry - Detail

Ascitic Fluid/Aspirate - MC+S

General

Clinical Use:

Investigation of infection with bacteria and fungal organisms.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Ascites - MC+S ,

Code:

MIFSX

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Deliver sample to laboratory as soon as possible following collection.
Send sample chilled.

Hyperlink:

Reference Interval:

Not Applicable

Collection Requirements

Container:

Sterile Container (STERILE),

Sample Type:

Ascitic Fluid

Minimum Collection Volume:

5mL

Collection Instructions:

Indicate specimen type, any specific organism investigation required and any relevant clinical history on request form.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

Stability:

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
-	Laboratory	Albany Health Campus	9892 2240
-	Laboratory	Broome Health Campus	9194 2286
-	Laboratory	Bunbury Hospital	9722 1280
-	Laboratory	Busselton Hospital	9753 6260
-	Laboratory	Carnarvon Hospital	9941 0431
-	Laboratory	Collie Hospital	9734 1132
-	Laboratory	Derby Hospital	9193 3371
-	Laboratory	Esperance Health Campus	9079 8139
-	Laboratory	Geraldton Regional Hospital	9956 2254
-	Laboratory	Hedland Health Campus	9174 1504
-	Laboratory	Kalgoorlie Health Campus	9080 5825
-	Laboratory	Karratha Health Campus	9144 7674
-	Laboratory	Kununurra Hospital	9166 4245
-	Laboratory	Manjimup Hospital	9772 5137
-	Laboratory	Narrogin Hospital	9881 0481
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8012
Bacteriology	Microbiology	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4505
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 2637

Last Updated : 02-10-2020 08:43