Ascitic Fluid (Micro Culture and Gram)
Code:
ASCFL/BCAF
Sample Type:
Universal Container (30ml Plastic White Top) Adult Blood Cultures (Aerobic & Anaerobic Bottles).
EDTA tube sent to Haematology for WCCUniversal Container (30ml Plastic White Top) Adult Blood Cultures (Aerobic & Anaerobic Bottles).
Ref Ranges/Units:
White cell count below 250 x 10*6/L regarded as normal in adults.
Turnaround:
Incubated in blood culture bottles for 5 days
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