CAPD fluid
Microbiology
Notes
- The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
- Please inform laboratory when sending
- All samples will have a white cell count and enrichment culture
- A cloudy dialysate may also be caused by chyle, fibrin or blood
Sample requirements
Send complete dialysate bag
Required information
Current or recent antibiotic therapy
Storage/transport
Dialysate bags should be transported in a rigid outer container.
Samples should be transported to the laboratory with minimal delay. Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed.
Turnaround time
- Cell count and microscopy on day of receipt
- Standard culture 2 – 4 days
- Enrichment culture 5 – 7 days