Test Entry - Detail
Pleural Fluid - MC+S


General
  Clinical Use: Investigation of infection caused by bacteria and/or fungal organisms.
  Availability: Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
 
  Code: MIFSX
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample chilled.
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  Reference Interval:
Not Applicable


Collection Requirements
  Container: Sterile Container (STERILE),  
  Sample Type: Fluid
  Minimum Collection Volume:
  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
Bacteriology Microbiology Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8012
Bacteriology Microbiology QEII Medical Centre 6383 4505
Bacteriology Microbiology Royal Perth Hospital 9224 2637


Last Updated : 13-10-2020 16:15