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Klebsiella granulomatis PCR
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnostic testing for Klebsiella granulomatis infection (donovanosis, aka granuloma inguinale).
Suitable specimens are ulcer/lesions swabs and lymph node biopsies. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed Monday to Saturday, with results usually available within 3-5 days of receipt by the testing lab. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Calymmatobacterium granulomatis PCR, Donovanosis PCR, Granuloma inguinale PCR, |
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Code:
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VKLGR |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Reference Interval:
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile PCR Container (STERIPCR), |
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Sample Type:
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Lesion Swab; Genital Lesion Biopsy; Lymph Node Biopsy |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Swabs in charcoal or other bacterial transport medium are not suitable for PCR testing. |
Processing Requirements
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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1 week chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 12-12-2023 12:19 |