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Condition
Test Name
Prosthetic Joint Panel (Bacteria and Fungi)
Inclusive Genes
NA
Specimen Type
Multiple samples from the patient is recommended for diagnosis Synovial fluid; Synovial membrane; Pseudo capsule and bone at the prosthesis interface; Peri prosthetic tissue; Removed prosthesis (in sterile wide mouth container/sterile Ziplock covers); pus from the infected site. Pus swab will be accepted if received in conjunction with other samples