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 Recent changes for 16S rRNA Bacterial Identification (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for 16S rRNA Bacterial Identification (Sendaway Test)
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12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Test will only be performed after consultation with the Microbiology Registrar.

Please advise laboratory as soon as possible after collection if this test may be required.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $290.

Test will only be performed after consultation with the Microbiology Registrar.

Please advise laboratory as soon as possible after collection if this test may be required.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.  

7th February 2024
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Collection & Request Instructions

Test will only be performed after consultation with the Microbiology Registrar.

Please advise laboratory as soon as possible after collection if this test may be required.

Test will only be performed after consultation with the Microbiology Registrar.

Please advise laboratory as soon as possible after collection if this test may be required.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $290.

16S rRNA Bacterial Identification (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:16S
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Tissue
Container Types:
Fresh Tissue PotFresh Tissue Pot
Collection & Request Instructions:

Test will only be performed after consultation with the Microbiology Registrar.

Please advise laboratory as soon as possible after collection if this test may be required.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.  

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Store at 4'C
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:Institute of Clin.Pathology & Medical Res. (ICPMR)
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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