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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

PPF

Registration Instructions:

CSR: Approval from a pathologist during business hours is required.

Specimen Types:

Faeces

Container Types:

Faecal (Brown Top) Container
See Detailed Information

Collection & Request Instructions:

Sample needs to be protected from light (foil wrapped).

Firm faeces in a plain container.

Transport Instructions:

Protect from Light
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Protect from light
Store at 4'C

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack