Acanthamoeba PCR


Test Information

Test Name

Acanthamoeba PCR

Price

$100.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

See notes

Testing Location

Referral


Processing Information

Registration Code

ACPC

Notes

  • Eye specimens for Acanthamoeba - Corneal Scrape; contact lens case. CFS or tissue if amoebic meningitis is suspected. Viral swab might be accepted.
  • CSF require min. 0.5mL
  • For other Amoeba please refer to Amoeba

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website