CAPD Fluid (Microbiology)
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
CAPD fluid bag. Send Manual PD bag, NOT the Cycler bag.
Microbiology
Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400
Microscopy 2 hrs Culture 5 days
Microscopy and culture
Cell count performed routinely. Culture is only performed on first episode of new infection or by specific request.
Aseptically collected 100mLs aliquot
