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High-risk result notification
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RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
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Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Atypical Pneumonia Serology
Test Name
Atypical Pneumonia Serology
Test Code
MYCO & BPA
Specimen Type
Serum - Gel
Minimum Volume
9 mL
Comments
Mycoplasma and pertussis are tested routinely.
Please stipulate other organisms required to be tested.
Assay Performed
Microbial Serology
RCH
9345 4910
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol)
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency
Twice per week