Tissue microscopy and culture

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

TISS

Synonyms

Biopsy - microscopy and culture

Turnaround Time

30 days

Test Code

2126

Specimen Type

• Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Immediate transport to lab at room temperature

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture and microscopy (Gram stain)

Non-Funded Test Cost

$69.33 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2126

Microbiology to aliquot to other departments if required.

Formalised specimens are not acceptable for culture.

Contact Information

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