BACTEC-PERITONEAL EFFLUENT
| Test Name |
BACTEC-PERITONEAL EFFLUENT |
| Mnemonic |
PDF-BACTEC |
| CPT |
87070 x2,87205 |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Container |
STERILE SPECIMEN CONTAINER |
| Handling |
Specimen: Peritoneal dialysis fluid/PDF (effluent)
Volume: 50 ml minimum
Unacceptable conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers
Set up daily. Gram stain included. TAT: Routine and anaerobe culture 7 days
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| Component |
AEROBIC CULTURE
ANAEROBIC CULTURE
GRAM STAIN |
| Methodology |
Bactec culture and standard culture procedures |
| Units |
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| Required Information |
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| Reported |
Preliminary 1 day; final negative at 7 days; sensitivity 2-3 days |
| Note |
Additional charges may vary based on id/sensi of isolates.
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