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eD-H Order Code
LAB269
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Amniotic Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Ankle Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Ascites Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Bile | 1.0 ML | ||
| Bursa Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Cyst Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Disc Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Ear Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Elbow Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Epidural Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Eye Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Finger Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Gastric Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Hip Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Knee Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Pancreas Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Paracent Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Pelvic Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Pericardial Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Perit Dia Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Peritoneal Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Pleural Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Shoulder Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Subdural Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Subgaleal Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Synov Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Thoracent Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Toe Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Wrist Fl | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Eswab: 48 hours, ambient or refrigerated
Sterile cup: 24 hours refirgerated
Additional Specimen Instructions
This test is for sterile body fluids (normally present in the body, excluding CSF, urine, and blood).
Send in E-swab if anaerobe culture is requested.
Cultures are held for 4 days.
VOLUME RECOMMENDATIONS (more volume increases the change of organism recovery):
Bacterial culture 1-5mL
Fungal culture >10mL
Anaerobe culture 1-5mL
Mycobacteria culture >10mL
Collection Recommendations
- Clean the puncture site with disinfectant (ie. alcohol & iodine) to prevent contamination.
- Aseptically perofrm aspiration to obtain fluids.
- Remove air bubbles from the syringe and immediately place specimen into and E-swab (if anaerobic infection is suspected). A sterile cup/tube is acceptable for recovery of aerobic organisms only.
- For optimal sensitivity submit any additional fluid in a sterile container
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87070
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology