Semen specimen collected by masturbation and delivered to Andrology Unit, Royal Women's Hospital within 4 hours of collection. Sample to be maintained at body temperature.
Reference Range:
Nil Sperm
Availability:
Mon - Fri, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Semen
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Please refer to this page for details on this test.
NOTE This test is not performed by Melbourne Health Pathology Service.
It is preferrable that patients attend the Andrology Unit, Royal Women's Hospital, 321 Cardigan St Carlton
For skin & soft tissue infections:
A clinically non-infected wound does not require MCS.
A tissue or aspirate specimen is preferable to a superficial swab.
Debride or clean the wound prior to collecting swab to avoid transient colonizing bacteria.
Assay detects "old world" pox viruses including variola (small pox), vaccinia, monkey pox, cowpox, buffalo pox and camel pox. Requests must be discussed in advance with the laboratory.