Postmortem specimen culture

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

PMSP

Synonyms

P/M specimen

Turnaround Time

5 days

Test Code

2128

Specimen Type

• Tissue
• Aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Acceptable

• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

Patient specimen - Tissue/aspirate/swab(s)

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture and microscopy

Non-Funded Test Cost

$51.26 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2128

Microbiology to aliquot to other departments.Do not send syringes with attached needles.Use protective cap.

Formalised specimens are NOT acceptable for culture.

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