Pseudonyms

Aspergillus PCR

Collection Requirements

Bronchial Washing or BAL

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

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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