Test Directory / Fluid - Ascitic - bacterial infection
25 ml Universal Container - White Top (No Boric Acid)
| Test | Fluid - Ascitic - bacterial infection |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | |
| Test type | Microscopy and Culture |
| Sample type | Ascitic Fluid |
| Specimen Container Type | 25 ml Universal Container - White Top (No Boric Acid) |
| Sample Testing Amount | 10-50ml |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Scarborough, York |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes |
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