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Reference Laboratory:
Victorian Cytology Service (VCS)tel 9250 0300
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Collections Method: If you are taking a Pap Test, collect this first then take a COPAN FLOQSwab.
Victorian Cytology Service supply these kits
Phone (03) 9250 0300 Website : www.vcs.org.au
Collect using disposable equipment, Personal Protective Equipment. Collect 2 ml CSF. Tube to be placed in pathology bag labelled as "CJD Risk"._x000D__x000D_Send to pathology urgently.
Reference Range:
Availability:
Mon - Fri, sent out._x000D__x000D_Check with the laboratory for times of dispatch if of critical diagnostic importance.
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
CSF
Fee:
Medicare rebatable
Reference Laboratory:
The Australian National Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease Registry LaboratoryUniversity Of Melbourne
Laboratory:
Microbiology
CAUTION If the specimen is irreplacable, or only replaceable at considerable risk or discomfort to the patient, contact the laboratory before collecting it to verify that the test is still available.
_x000D_Refer to MH Infection Prevention Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Procedures and Guidelines.
Swabs are less useful than whole pus. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Whole Pus: Collect whole pus into yellow top universal. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Swabs: Amies swab -Gel (blue lid) OR Copan e-swab - liquid Amies (pink lid)_x000D__x000D_
Reference Range:
Availability:
Daily
Requires own tube?:
No
Internal Spec Code:
SW
Fee:
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