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Pericardial fluid culture    See images

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Culture - pericardial fluid

Normal Values

The absence of organisms is normal.

What Abnormal Results Mean

An infection of the pericardium may be present. The specific organism may be identified. Sensitivity testing can determine effective antimicrobial therapy.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

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