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Specimen Collection

Test Name

Mycoplasma Serology

Test Code

MYCO4 (ABT)

Specimen Type

Serum - Gel

Minimum Volume

5mL

Comments

Several serology tests can be perfmred on the one 5ml specimen

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 weekly

Anti-Enterocyte Antibodies/Anti-Goblet Cell Antibodies