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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

LMP

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Bone Marrow
Tissue

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
Plain 70mL pot

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

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

By Arrangement

External Laboratory:

SYDPATH

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

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