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Mycobacterium ulcerans PCR
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for Mycobacterium ulcerans, the cause of Buruli ulcers, also known as Bairnsdale ulcers.
Biopsy tissue is preferred, and should be submitted for microscopy and culture as well. A dry swab of the undermined edge of an ulcer may be tested if tissue is not available. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed Monday to Friday, with results usually available within 2 days of receipt by the testing laboratory. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Bairnsdale ulcer PCR, Buruli ulcer PCR, M. ulcerans PCR, |
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Code:
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VMMUL |
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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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Not Applicable
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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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Tissue; Ulcer Swab |
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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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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 : 19-01-2024 15:29 |