Nasal Discharge Culture (including fungi)

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REQUESTING AND COLLECTING

Ordering:
Include clinical information relevant to test on request form.
Container(s):
Sterile container (Sterile Container)

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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 same day (microscopy), up to 4 days (bacterial

culture) and 4 weeks (fungal culture)

Laboratory:
Microbiology (8382-9209)
Synonyms:
Culture - nasal discharge
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH
SydPath Handling:
Mnemonic:

GEcode:
NAS

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.