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General
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Clinical Use:
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Investigation of infectious causes of corneal lesions. Includes Acanthamoeba and bacterial and fungal organisms.
For corneal scrapes and biopsy contact Ophthalmology Registrar. |
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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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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Acanthamoeba Culture - Corneal Specimens, Contact Lens - MC+S, Eye Scrape - MC+S, |
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Code:
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MIEYE |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Samples must be collected at Pathwest Laboratories only. |
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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), |
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Sample Type:
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collection performed by Ophthalmology clinicians.
Collection kits are available from CSRA for SCGH, PCH, FSH, FH and RPH.
Elsewhere, place sample into 0.5mL of warm sterile saline and deliver to laboratory immediately.
Indicate specimen type, any specific organism investigation 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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Forward sample to Microbiology laboratory immediately. |
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 |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 2637 |
| Water Testing |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6457 2171 |
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Last Updated : 19-12-2024 11:23 |