| Bronchial brushing | |||||
| Registration Code | |||||
| Method | Microscopy and culture | ||||
| Synonyms | Brush Sheathed brush |
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| Constituent Tests | |||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | $NZ 217.31(Exclusive of GST) | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Advanced Notice | Yes, refer comment | ||||
| Patient Sample | Whole sheathed brush sent in original sterile pack | ||||
| Paediatric Sample | Whole sheathed brush sent in original sterile pack | ||||
| Unacceptable Samples | |||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | ASAP at room temperature, refer comment | ||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | |||||
| Minimum Aliquot | |||||
| Aliquot Storage | |||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | |||||
| When Analysed | Mon - Fri, business hours - urgent testing by arrangement | ||||
| Turnaround Time | Gram stain 1 - 24 hrs, culture 1 - 5 days | ||||
| Contact Details | Microbiology-Bacteriology
| Interpretation
| Clinical: Microbiologist
| Technical: 1) Ros Podmore, 2) Val Everett Comments
| Advanced notice - Yes, contact lab (ext 88352) in advance to arrange specimen transport ASAP.
Transportation - please contact lab (ext 88352) before sending specimen.
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