Peritoneal Lavage

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LAV

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2135

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Give to Microbiology with a copy of the form

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Peritoneal Lavage (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

5 days

Specimen Type

  • Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

Peritoneal Lavage

Last updated: 24/02/2026