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Laboratory Information

Test Name

CAPD Fluid

Synonyms

Peritoneal fluid, PD fluid

External Price (excl. GST)

46.28

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Collect in CAPD fluid bag. Send Manual PD bag, NOT the Cycler bag. Place CAPD bag into sealed yellow biohazard waste bag to contain any leaks in transit.

Specimen must be walked to the laboratory. DO NOT SEND VIA LAMSON TUBE SYSTEM.

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Uncertainty of measurement

0.1

Electronic Information

Registration Code

CAPDFD

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