| 12th February 2024 | Collection & Request Instructions | Scraping MUST be placed directly on Non Nutrient Agar slope available from Microbiology Laboratory.
A slide should also be inoculated for microscopic examination. This is in addition to the slide inoculated for bacterial investigation.
Collection after 12 noon on Friday requires prior approval by Medical Microbiologist.
A deep collection of corneal tissue is optimal. Swabs are inadequate and collection of corneal material with swabs should be avoided.
Acceptable specimens are:
corneal biopsies
corneal scrapings
contact lenses and contents of contact lens case
contact lens solution - by request only
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. As at July 2023, this fee is $50. | Scraping MUST be placed directly on Non Nutrient Agar slope available from Microbiology Laboratory.
A slide should also be inoculated for microscopic examination. This is in addition to the slide inoculated for bacterial investigation.
Collection after 12 noon on Friday requires prior approval by Medical Microbiologist.
A deep collection of corneal tissue is optimal. Swabs are inadequate and collection of corneal material with swabs should be avoided.
Acceptable specimens are:
corneal biopsies
corneal scrapings
contact lenses and contents of contact lens case
contact lens solution - by request only
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. |
| 7th February 2024 | Collection & Request Instructions | Scraping MUST be placed directly on Non Nutrient Agar slope available from Microbiology Laboratory.
A slide should also be inoculated for microscopic examination. This is in addition to the slide inoculated for bacterial investigation.
Collection after 12 noon on Friday requires prior approval by Medical Microbiologist.
A deep collection of corneal tissue is optimal. Swabs are inadequate and collection of corneal material with swabs should be avoided.
Acceptable specimens are:
corneal biopsies
corneal scrapings
contact lenses and contents of contact lens case
contact lens solution - by request only
| Scraping MUST be placed directly on Non Nutrient Agar slope available from Microbiology Laboratory.
A slide should also be inoculated for microscopic examination. This is in addition to the slide inoculated for bacterial investigation.
Collection after 12 noon on Friday requires prior approval by Medical Microbiologist.
A deep collection of corneal tissue is optimal. Swabs are inadequate and collection of corneal material with swabs should be avoided.
Acceptable specimens are:
corneal biopsies
corneal scrapings
contact lenses and contents of contact lens case
contact lens solution - by request only
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. As at July 2023, this fee is $50. |