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Fluid - Joint - bacterial infection

25 ml Universal Container - White Top (No Boric Acid)

TestFluid - Joint - bacterial infection
Common Abbreviation
Test typeMicroscopy and Culture
Sample typeJoint Fluid
Specimen Container Type25 ml Universal Container - White Top (No Boric Acid)
Sample Testing Amount10-50ml
Stability
Turnaround Time7 days
LaboratoryScarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes
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