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Rickettsial Culture (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:RIC
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 4 mLEDTA 4 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:10 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:A separate container is required for this test.

Note: Can share tube with Rickettsial PCR.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Unopened Tube
Store at Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:By Arrangement
External Laboratory:Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at ambient temperature
Additional Notes:

Culture reported after 60 days.

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