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General
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Clinical Use:
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Investigation of systemic infection including septicaemia and osteomyelitis caused by bacteria and/or fungal organisms. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Code:
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MIFSX |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), or, Blood Culture Bottle (BLDCULT), |
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Sample Type:
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Bone Marrow |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5-10mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Aspirated sample inoculated directly into blood culture bottles will optimise results.
Indicate any specific organism required and any relevant clinical history on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8012 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4505 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 2637 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 07:37 |