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Synonyms |
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Joint
aspirates
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Test
Includes |
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Microscopy
for white blood cells, organisms and crystals
Culture
for aerobic and anaerobic organisms
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Request Form |
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Microbiology
form (Green)
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Availability |
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On
request
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Specific
Criteria |
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Please
give detailed clinical information, including date of onset
and any current or intended antibiotic therapy
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Turnaround Time |
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Microscopy
- same day
Culture - 48 hours for a negative report, up to a further 48
hours for isolation, identification and antibiotic
sensitivity testing of any bacteria
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Specimen |
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Joint
Fluid
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Container |
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White
Capped Universal
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Collection |
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Samples
should be transported to laboratory immediately
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Lab. Handling |
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Process
on receipt
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Causes for
Rejection |
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Unlabelled
sample
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