Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

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

Recent changes for 16S rRNA Bacterial Identification (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
12th March 2025	Volume (Adults)		0.3 mL
	Minimum/Paediatric Volume		0.3 mL

16S rRNA Bacterial Identification (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

16S

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Tissue

Container Types:

Fresh Tissue Pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

0.3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.3 mL

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

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples

Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Volume (Adults)

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

16S rRNA Bacterial Identification (Sendaway Test)