Collection Requirements
Swab, Tissue, Biopsy, Paraffin embedded blocks (20 micron shavings), CSF
Tube Colour
Yellow top universal; CSF sterile tube pack
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Reference Laboratory
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne , 3000.
Fee
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Notes
Urine and blood are unsuitable
Test code: SYPP
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