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Test & Collection Guide

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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
Sterile Jar
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
External Laboratory:
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)
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