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OCP Concentrate
Test Code:
FM, FAIMP
Tube Colour:
SAF fixative container
Department:
Microbiology
Pseudonyms:
Collection Requirements:
Faeces collected directly into SAF fixative is perferred
Reference Range:
Availability:
Daily
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Faec
Fee:
Medicare rebatable
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Document if Overseas travel
Orf Virus PCR
Test Code:
MISCSO
Tube Colour:
Yellow top universal
Department:
Microbiology
Pseudonyms:
Collection Requirements:
Vesicular fluid
Reference Range:
Availability:
On Request
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
FL
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Reference Laboratory:
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)
Laboratory:
Serology
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.