- Test Name
- FLUID;CULTURE
- Aliases
- Empyema, pericarditis, peritonitis, effusion, abscess, drainage
- Provincial Mnemonic
- FLUICU
- LOINC Test Code
- 611-4
- Description and Primary Use
- Bacterial cultures of fluids aseptically collected.
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 96 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
More volume increases sensitivity
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Sterile container
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- All microbiology labs
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18