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
MicrobiologyAvailability
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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