Pseudonyms

Botulism

Collection Requirements

Fresh faeces collected in sterile container

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

On request

Reference Laboratory

Microbiology Diagnostic Unit (MDU )University of Melbourne

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Test code: CBOT

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