Joint Fluids Culture and Sensitivity
Clinical Background:
Joint fluid for culture and sensitivity in the Microbiology laboratory.
Joint fluid for culture and sensitivity in the Microbiology laboratory.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
25ml Sterile Universal Container
25ml Sterile Universal Container
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
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Special Requirement:
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Quality Assurance:
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
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Routine Telephone:
0191 223 1019
0191 223 1019