Pseudonyms

Aspergillus PCR

Collection Requirements

Tracheal Aspirate

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Not Available

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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