Test Overview
Culture
Isolation and identification of potentially pathogenic organisms
No growth
If specimen is refrigerated, N. gonorrhoeae, H. influenzae and other fastidious organisms may not be isolated, even though they are present in the specimen. If the culture grows 3 or more significant organisms, no further identification or susceptibilities will be done except on: Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin resistant Enterococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumanii complex, Group A Beta Streptococcus and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Test Details
Preliminary results are reported in 18-24 hours.
- Dialysate, Aerobic Culture
- Peritoneal Dialysate, Aerobic Culture
- Peritoneal Dialysate Culture
- Culture, Peritoneal Dialysate
- PERITONEAL DIALYSATE CULT/SMR
Specimen Requirements
Aseptically collected peritoneal dialysate fluid.
Refrigerated: Fluid in sterile container up to 24 hrs
Frozen: No
Additional Information
Test includes culture and Gram stain smear if sufficient specimen is received. Potentially pathogenic organisms will be identified. Test includes susceptibility testing of potentially pathogenic organism(s) at an additional charge unless specifically declined.