Collection Requirements
8.5 ml Serum tube or Bronchial Washing or BAL
Tube Colour
Gold | Yellow top universal
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
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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