Bonebank Culture

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REQUESTING AND COLLECTING

Collection:
Use individual swab in transport medium. Do NOT use swab kit.

Smear not required.
Container(s):

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Availability:
Test performed 8:30-22:00 Mon-Fri, 8:30-19:00 Sat, 8:30-17:00 Sun.

Results available up to 7 days after sample arrival in laboratory.

Laboratory:
Microbiology (8382-9209)
Synonyms:
Culture - Bonebank
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH
SydPath Handling:
Deliver directly to testing laboratory. OOH: place in fridge.
Mnemonic:

GEcode:
BB

SydPath
Microbiology
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Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010

Reference intervals and availability data is for general guidance only. For specific details contact laboratory or see specific patient reports.

Database managed by Dr Graham Jones at SYDPATH. For questions, comments or suggestions please call via 8382-9100 or e-mail on gjones@stvincents.com.au.