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Tests:Aspirate Microbiology /
| Synonym(s)
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Joint Aspirate, Pleural Aspirate, Peritoneal Aspirate, Breast milk, MC&S
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| Specimen
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Sterile aspirate - 2 x 70 mL sterile continers, for cell count: 1 x Lithium Heparin (Green top), 1 x EDTA (Purple top)
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| Paediatric Specimen
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Sealed Arterial Blood Gas Syringe
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| Add-on conditions
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Contact Microbiology to discuss
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| Test Availability
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Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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| Turnaround Time
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Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
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| Where analysed
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Hastings
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| Department
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Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
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| Registration Code
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ASP
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| Deletion Code
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2124
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| Useful Information
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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.
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| Measurement Uncertainty
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N/A
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