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Peritoneal fluid culture   

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Culture - peritoneal fluid

Normal Values

Peritoneal fluid is a sterile fluid - so normally no organisms are present.

What Abnormal Results Mean

The growth of any microorganism (eg. bacteria, fungi)  from peritoneal fluid is abnormal and represents peritonitis.

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