Intravascular cannulae

Specimen Type

Intravascular Cannulae

Optimal time of specimen collection

At removal, especially when there is the possibility of a device-associated bacteraemia.

Correct specimen type and method of collection

Disinfect the skin around the cannula entry site, remove cannula using aseptic technique, and cut off 5cm of the distal segment into a sterile container using sterile scissors.

Quantity and number of specimens

Laboratory analysis

The cannula is rolled onto agar (direct culture); and then cultured in broth (broth culture).

Transport

Refrigerate if delay before transport to laboratory

	Specimen Type	Intravascular Cannulae
	Optimal time of specimen collection	At removal, especially when there is the possibility of a device-associated bacteraemia.
	Correct specimen type and method of collection	Disinfect the skin around the cannula entry site, remove cannula using aseptic technique, and cut off 5cm of the distal segment into a sterile container using sterile scissors.
	Quantity and number of specimens
	Laboratory analysis	The cannula is rolled onto agar (direct culture); and then cultured in broth (broth culture).
	Transport	Refrigerate if delay before transport to laboratory