Tenckhoff catheter tip/cuff
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Cuff/tip of catheter, no more than 4cm to be provided
Turnaround Time: 2-3 days |
Culture for common bacterial pathogens, please advise if fungal or mycobacterial culture required
Other Comments:
Collection container (including preservatives): Sterile plain container
Special instructions - Relevant clinical data and details of recent or current antimicrobial treatment should be provided.
Lines of no more than 4cm should be sent.
Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature