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Leishmania PCR (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:LMP
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Bone Marrow
Tissue
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
Plain 70mL pot
EDTA 10 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Department Head authorisation required.

For visceral leishmaniasis - collect bone marrow sample in plain or EDTA tube.

For cutaneous leishmaniasis - collect skin biopsy, fresh without any preservative (eg NO formalin).

 

 

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:By Arrangement

USEFUL LINKS

 

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples