Sample type
CAPD fluid
Specimen requirements
Send in a sterile universal container
CAPD fluid is inoculated into blood culture bottles upon receipt in the lab, to enhance culture sensitivity
Minimum volume
1ml (ideally 8-10ml)
Frequency of test
Daily
Turnaround time
Cell count - within 4 hours of receipt
Culture - 5 days (to negative result)
What to request on EPR
'CAPD' - > blood bottle culture (non-blood fluids)
