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Rickettsial PCR


Test Name
Rickettsial PCR
Test Code
SAMM1
Specimen Type

Please discuss with Molecular Microbiology

Minimum Volume
0.5 ml Fluid, Tissue
Preferred Volume
1ml Fluid, > 1mm tissue
Comments

Storage

4oC up to 3 days 
-20oC for 3-10 days

Transport

4oC

MBS item number
69447 / 69498
Assay Performed
Australain Rickettsial Reference Laboratory
Geelong Hospital
Bellarine St
Geelong 3220
vic
+61 3 42 151 358 phone +61 3 42 151 370 fax
Assay Frequency

Weekly