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Test & Collection Guide

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Pneumococcal PCR

Ordering information:

Order Miscellaneous NAD through EMR, mention Strep Pneumoniae in "Order Comment" or select it as "Suspected Pathogen"

Alternate names:
Strep pneumonia PCR, Strep pneumoniae NAD
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
OPCR
Specimen types:
Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container types:
EDTA
CSF
EDTA
Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Testing is performed by Microbiological Diagnostic Unit at Melbourne University.Testing is peformed Monday, Wednesday & Friday, unless otherwise instructed by DHS. The specimen  must reach MDU by 11.00 on these days.

Notes:

 The specimen required is the first EDTA tube collected on the patient.

Frequency:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
1-2 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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