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Alternative Names:

BFV

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

BFS

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

Method:

Optical density.

Reference Ranges:

cutoff value = cutoff control mean x calibration factor (batch specific)
neg pos > cutoff
equiv +/- 10% cutoff

Additional Notes:

VIDRL contact: (03) 9342 9647 / (03) 9342 9648

Turnaround Time: Up to 7 days

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