Pleural Fluid

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Synonym(s) Pleural aspirate, aspirate
Specimen Sterile aspirate - 2 x 70 mL sterile containers and 1 x Lithium Heparin (Green top) and 1 x EDTA (Purple top)
Paediatric Specimen
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Where analysed Hastings
Department Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
Registration Code ASP
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Useful Information Aspirates may also be received in blood culture bottles, they are registered on the same laboratory number as the other culture specimens. No additional test codes are required.
Measurement Uncertainty