WE get pleural fluids dealt with by microbiology first and then do analysis...
TIM
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Prof. Tim Reynolds,
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Subject: Re: Pleural fluid sample preparation
Neither will PHLS handle a serum sample without safety spec on.
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> From: Ian Barlow[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Ian Barlow
> Sent: 17 January 2001 16:44
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> Subject: Pleural fluid sample preparation
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> I would be grateful if members could let me know whether they take any
> specific precautions when peparing or analysing pleural fluid samples.
> This question has arisen because it seems our biochem lab is at odds with
> our local microbiolgists - they follow a PHLS SOP which instructs
> technologist to prepare all pleural aspirates in a Containment Level 3
> Cabinet yet we do it on the bench!
> I am naturally concerned about this and wondered whether we should shape
> up
> fast!!
> Comments/advice would be grateful.
>
> Ian Barlow
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