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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for Mycobacterium leprae, the cause of leprosy, on fixed tissues only. For all other specimens, see Mycobacterium leprae microscopy. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed Monday to Friday, with results usually available within 3-4 days of receipt by the testing laboratory. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Hansen's disease PCR, Leprosy PCR, |
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Code:
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VMLEP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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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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Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPE) |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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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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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 16-01-2024 11:43 |