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DEDICATED SPECIMEN MUST BE COLLECTED FOR PCR
Blood: EDTA - a separate tube from other EDTA blood tests. Swab: dry swab
Consult Molecular Microbiology, for range of organisms tested and testing frequency.Also see individual organisms eg Chlamydia PCR etc.
LAB NOTES If the specific test is not listed elsewhere in this manual, forward the specimen to Bacteriology.
Depends on organisms detected, consult laboratory.