CSF: Minimum volume 200uL

EDTA Blood: Minimum volume 200uL

Faeces: Minimum pea sized sample

Tissue: Minimum size 3mm by 3mm

Swab: Dry Flocked Swab

Laboratory Notes:

The following samples are tested at RCH Molecular Microbiology - Bronchoalveolar (BAL), Bronchial washing, Nasopharyngael aspirate, Nasopharyngael swab and sputum

CSF samples - Please forward to RCH Bacteriology

All other samples are tested at VIDRL Molecular Microbiology. Please forward to RCH Molecular Microbiology.