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Alternative Names:

Borrelia PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

LME (EDTA), LYC (CSF)

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
CSF Tube 3

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Department head authorisation required.

At least 0.5 mL CSF required.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

CSF - store at 4^oC

EDTA blood - store at room temperature.

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory

External Transport Instructions:

MUST have approval from Medical Microbiologist before sending.

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