Dialysis Fluid Culture

Test Includes

Aerobic culture, anaerobic culture, and gram stain

Critical Value

Growth indicating a positive culture

Summary Test Name

Dialysis Fluid Culture

Container Microbiology

Dialysis Fluid in dialysis fluid collection bag or sterile container

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 1 hour of collection. Do not refrigerate.

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

>100 ml Dialysis Fluid

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Negative reported after 5 days; Preliminary reports issued daily

Reference Value

No Growth

Test Results

Aerobic identification and sensitivity performed on potential pathogens; further testing of anaerobes upon special request.