Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid

Testing Laboratories

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CAPD

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2054

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Give to Microbiology with a copy of the form

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)

Turnaround Time

5 days

Specimen Type

• CAPD Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CAPD Fluid Bag

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CAPD Fluid Bag

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Contact Information