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Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Detection and identification of bacterial agents of peritonitis.
Collect
Peritoneal Dialysate Fluid
Collection Device
Dialysate Bag or Sterile Container
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Must be transported to the laboratory ASAP.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Methodology
Conventional culture and continuously monitored automated broth culture instrument.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
TBD
Specimen Handling
Room Temperature
Remarks
Susceptibility testing will be performed on significant isolates.