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General
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Clinical Use:
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Investigation of bacterial causes of food poisoning, diarrhoea and gastroenteritis by PCR.
Additional PCR for parasites and enteric virus should be requested if investigation is needed.
Parasite microscopy will be performed in parallel with parasite PCR (Giardia, Cryptosporidia, E.histolytica) to cover organisms not detected by PCR.
Testing panels: Bacterial panel - Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and Shigatoxigenic E coli(STEC)
Extended bacterial panel - Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Yersinia enterocolitica, Plesiomonas shigelloides and Enterotoxigenic E.coli(ETEC)
Parasite panel - Giardia intestinalis, Cryptosporidium and Entamoeba histolytica
Viral panel - Norovirus, Rotavirus, Adenovirus 40/41, Astrovirus and Sapovirus. |
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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:
| Adenovirus 40/41 PCR, Astrovirus (Faeces), Campylobacter (Faeces), Faeces (Viral Studies), Gastroenteritis Virus PCR, Multiplex PCR, Norovirus PCR, Rotavirus PCR, Salmonella (Faeces), Sapovirus (Faeces), Shigatoxigenic E.coli (STEC), Shigella (Faeces), Vibrio (Faeces), Yersinia (Faeces), |
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Code:
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MIENT |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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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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Faeces Sample (FAECES), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5g or 5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Regional services: SAF fixed portion of sample must be prepared and sent with the original specimen if parasite or OCP investigation is requested.
Indicate specimen type, any specific organism investigation required and relevant clinical history on request form. Any travel history should also be stated. |
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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Stability:
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24 hours ambient; 5 days 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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| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8012 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 2637 |
| Enteric |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4354 |
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Last Updated : 08-03-2022 18:03 |