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Test & Collection Guide

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Mycobacterium ulcerans PCR

Alternate names:
Bairnsdale ulcer, Buruli ulcer, Mycobacterium ulcerans NAD
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
MYCPCR
Specimen types:
Tissue
Swab
Container types:
Sterile Jar
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)
Sterile Jar
Collection Instructions:
2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins

Specimen Required: Fresh tissue biopsy, dry swabs (collect x2 - one for Mycobacterial culture and one for M.ulcerans PCR) and paraffin-embedded fixed tissue sections (at least 6 sections, each 10-20 mm thick). A gel swab may be used if unable to obtain a dry swab.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-7 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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