Clinical background:
Joint fluid for culture and sensitivity in the Microbiology laboratory.
Specimen container adult:
25ml Sterile Universal Container
Minimum volume adult:
5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
Special requirements:
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
A blood culture bottle containing 2ml or greater of joint fluid can be submitted for culture.
Transport requirements:
Standard
Quality Assurance:
NEQAS technical EQA scheme