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Detection and quantitation of bacteria from dialysate
Expected Turnaround Time
5 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Dialysate
Minimum Volume
25 mL
Container
Sterile screw-cap container
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C
Causes for Rejection
Receipt of <25 mL; specimen received in incorrect transport device; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen received after 24 hours; unlabeled specimen or discrepancy between specimen label and test request form
Test Details
Methodology
Heterotrophic plate count culture
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180315 | Culture of Dialysate | 9822-8 | 180315 | Culture of Dialysate | 9822-8 |
| Reflex Table for Culture of Dialysate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080165 | Result | 080166 | Result 1 | N/A | |
| Reflex Table for Culture of Dialysate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080165 | Result | 080167 | Result 2 | N/A | |
| Reflex Table for Culture of Dialysate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080165 | Result | 080169 | Result 3 | N/A | |
| Reflex Table for Culture of Dialysate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080165 | Result | 080170 | Result 4 | N/A | |
| Reflex Table for Culture of Dialysate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080165 | Result | 080171 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | N/A | |
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