Crystals

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

XTAL

Synonyms

Bi-refringent crystals
Gout testing
Polarised Microscopy
Pseudo-gout testing

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

2637

Specimen Type

• Aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Acceptable

• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

Joint aspirate, or sample from a "tophus" in syringe or sterile pottle. A swab (in transport medium) from a "tophus" is acceptable.
Deliver to lab ASAP at room temperature.
*Do NOT send syringe with needle attached - use protective cap or deliver sample in person to lab.

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Polarised light microscopy

Non-Funded Test Cost

$14.26 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2637

Contact Information

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