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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)

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

Laboratory Notes:

For all other specimens, contact MRL to determine suitability 9342 2674

Method - Taqman real-time PCR

External Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)

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