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Pericardial fluid culture
Heart, section through the middle
 
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Pericardial fluid culture

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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