Test Directory
Peritoneal Dialysis fluid - Routine M, C & S
Containers - Adult
Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
20 ml
Additive per Container
NONE |
Blood Culture Set - Adult
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Volume Range
8 - 10 ml |
Containers - Child
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Plain Sterile Universal Container
|
Volume Range
As adult |
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Blood Culture Set - Adult
|
Volume Range
8-10ml |
Blood Culture Set - Paediatric
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Volume Range
Up tp 4 ml |
Reference ranges
Please refer to the Intranet for guidance
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Bacteriology): 01506 52 3075 OOH contact RIE
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store neat samples in the fridge (4-6°C). If blood culture bottles have also been inoculated then store these at room temperature.
Special instructions for collection
Useful: in patients with suspected peritonitis related to peritoneal dialysis.
Innoculate fluid into blood culture bottles for a higher yeild in addition to a sterile universal container, but be clear to specify peritoneal fluid, not blood.
How to request
Via Trak ("C&S - Fluids" and specify whether dialysis related or not), or request form or GP order comms.
Availability
24 hours (RIE), 0900-1700 (SJH)
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 5 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Telephoned by microbiologist.