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General
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Clinical Use:
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Vincents Gingiviostomatitis, mouth ulcers, oral candidiasis. |
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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:
| Tongue Swab - MC+S, |
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Code:
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CXMOT |
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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), |
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Sample Type:
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Swab |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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A smear must be sent if infection with Vincent's organisms is suspected.
Indicate specimen type, any specific organism investigation required and any relevant clinical history on request form.
Store sample chilled if delivery will be delayed >1 hour. |
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 : 12-10-2020 16:30 |