HEMODIALYSIS WATER CULTURE

Hemodialysis Water Culture tests water used in hemodialysis units for microbial contamination. It helps identify pathogens that could cause infections in dialysis patients. Ensuring clean water is crucial to prevent dialysis-related infections and improve patient safety.

Also known asHemodialysis Water Culture Hemodialysis Water Culture

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

13 parameters

Earliest reports in

3 Working Days

Test details

HEMODIALYSIS WATER CULTURE Test in Vadodara Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
HEMODIALYSIS WATER CULTURE includes 13 parameters

  • Specimen
  • Water Culture
  • Organism 1
  • Colony Count
  • Interpretation
  • Organism 2
  • Colony Count
  • Interpretation
  • Colony Count
  • Interpretation
  • Colony Count
  • Interpretation
  • Remark
Frequently Asked Questions

This test checks for microbial contamination in water used for hemodialysis to ensure patient safety and prevent infections.

To monitor and maintain water purity in dialysis units, as contaminated water can cause serious infections in dialysis patients.

Water samples are collected from the dialysis system and cultured to identify bacterial growth.

The absence of microbial growth confirms water safety. Growth indicates contamination requiring immediate corrective actions.

Sampling must follow strict sterile protocols. No patient preparation is necessary.

Test code

1221DLW

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Others (fx)Others2 ml
Water SampleOthers2 ml

Specimen stability information

Others (Fx), Water Sample, Water Sample

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 15:30

Turn around time

3 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

HEMODIALYSIS WATER CULTURE

1150