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Galactomannan

Ordering information:

Requires approval from the Clinical Microbiologist

Test is non orderable through EMR

Alternate names:

Aspergillus galactomannan

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

SMISC

Specimen types:

Bronchial Washings
Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container types:

Sterile Jar
Serum tube with gel
CSF

Collection Instructions:

Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

5-7 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

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW