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Pleural fluid: culture and sensitivity
Overview
- Definitive method of diagnosis pathogenic organism involved in pleural effusions Pleural: effusion.
- Identification of appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Uses
Alone
- Definitive method of diagnosis pathogenic organism involved in pleural effusions Pleural: effusion.
- Identification of appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
In combination
- With cytology Pleural fluid: cytology to diagnose etiology of pleural fluid.
Sampling
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Tests
Methodologies
- Aerobic , anaerobic and fungal culture and sensitivities.
- Gram-stained smear.
Availability
- Widely available at commercial laboratories.
- Smears can be examined in house to give early indication of etiology of infection, ie gram-positive or negative; reds or cocci to allow empirical treatment to be started.
Technician extrinsic limitations
- Contamination of specimen during collection may invalidate result.
Result Data
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