Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Anthrax detection

Ordering information:

Please contact Microbiology prior to collecting specimen for advice on specimen collection and transport requirements.

For Culture: Order "Wound Culture" through EMR and add "For Anthrax detection" in the "Order comment"

For PCR: PCR test is nonorderable through EMR, please order "Miscellaneous NAD" and add "For Anthrax detection" in the "Order comment"

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

SMC, OPCR

Specimen types:

Swab
Tissue

Container types:

Wound swab kit + sterile pot

Collection Instructions:

For PCR - collect dry swab and/or punch biopsy.

For culture - collect swab in transport medium and/or punch biopsy.

Transport at room temperature to the Laboratory

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

2-4 days

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Discuss with Senior Scientist in Microbiology before processing as specimen may be referred to external Laboratory.

Laboratory Notes:

Set up culture in Microbiology in class II biosaftey cabinet (blood culture bench). Seal with parafilm. If cultures grow, do not open. Send to MDU. Contact Infectious Diseases.

Send PCR to MDU.

External Laboratory:

Melbourne University (MDU)

External Laboratory details...