| Tracheal aspirate | |||||
| Registration Code | |||||
| Method | Microscopy and culture | ||||
| Synonyms | Trachy TA |
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| Constituent Tests | |||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | $NZ 39.88(Exclusive of GST) | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Advanced Notice | No | ||||
| Patient Preparation | No | ||||
| Patient Sample | Tracheal aspiration in trachy tube | ||||
| Paediatric Sample | Tracheal aspiration in trachy tube | ||||
| Unacceptable Samples | |||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | Do not refrigerate. Send ASAP | ||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | |||||
| Minimum Aliquot | |||||
| Aliquot Storage | |||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | |||||
| When Analysed | Mon - Sun, 24 hrs | ||||
| Turnaround Time | Gram stain 1 hr, culture 1 - 4 days | ||||
| Contact Details | Microbiology-Bacteriology
| Interpretation
| Clinical: Microbiologist
| Technical: 1) Ros Podmore, 2) Val Everett Comments
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