Joint Aspirate/Pleural Fluid/Peritoneal Fluid Culture

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionBacteriology
Test descriptionIsolation and identification of bacteria in fluids
SpeciesAll
Submission informationDetails
Sample typeJoint fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid
ContainerRed top tube, blood culture bottle
Special submission instructions
  • Joint fluid should be submitted in liquid media (e.g. Oxoid blood culture system) to prevent clotting as clotting can inhibit bacterial recovery.
  • Pleural or peritoneal fluid is best submitted in a blood culture bottle but may be submitted in a red top tube.
  • On the submission form, indicate any antibiotic treatment the animal has received and the date of the last dose.
  • Ship with cold pack
Turnaround time8-10 business days