Pleural Fluid

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ASP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2650

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Pleural Fluid

Turnaround Time

7 days

Specimen Type

  • Aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 21/02/2026