Synonyms

CVP tip, line tip

Test Includes

Culture for aerobic organisms

Request Form 

Microbiology form (Green)

Availability

On request during normal working hours

Specific Criteria

Please give detailed clinical information, including date of onset/ contact with the suspected infection, and any current, or intended, antibiotic therapy

Turnaround Time

24 hours.  Up to 48 hours to identify and perform antibiotic sensitivity testing on significant organisms

Specimen

Cannula tip

Container

White capped universal

Collection

Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately

Lab. Handling

Samples should be processed as soon as possible

Causes for Rejection

Unlabelled sample