Collection Requirements

8.5 ml Serum tube or Bronchial Washing or BAL

Tube Colour

Gold | Yellow top universal

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Reference Laboratory

Austin Hospital Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Austin Pathology, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Vic 3084. tel 03 9496 3100; Fax 03 9496 1674

Fee

Medicare rebatable

Test code: GALA

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