Body Fluid Analysis
Cell count, chemistry and culture on pleural, ascitic, synovial or spinal fluid.
Also known as: pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, synovial fluid, CSF analysis
Price on request
This one is done at the centre — it cannot be collected at home. Find your nearest branch.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- In-clinic procedure
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About this test
Fluid drawn from a body cavity is examined to establish why it collected: infection, inflammation, malignancy or the consequence of heart, liver or kidney disease. The fluid is obtained by a clinician; we process and report it, usually the same day given the urgency.
What it measures
- Cell count and differential
- Protein, glucose and LDH
- Gram stain, culture and cytology
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Fever & infection
- Bones & joints
Often ordered with this
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- No fasting
Anti-CCP Antibody
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- 3–5 working days
- No fasting
- Home collection
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Antibody)
Screens for exposure to hepatitis C.
- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection