Pseudonyms
Aspergillus PCR
Collection Requirements
Bronchial Washing or BAL
Tube Colour
Yellow top universal
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
2-3 Days
Reference Laboratory
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne , 3000.
Fee
AUD $46 not Medicare rebatable
Notes
Expectorated sputum are unsuitable for testing.
Test code: ASPPV
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