Pseudonyms

Faeces - culture, microscopy, toxin detection

Collection Requirements

Fresh faeces 20-30 ml (fresh) in sterile container

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Reference Laboratory

Microbiology Diagnostic Unit (MDU)University Of Melbourne

Notes

Indicate if recent history of travel overseas or antibiotics. Indicate if microscopy for ova, cysts or parasites needed.

Test code: STEC

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