Acanthamoeba PCR
Test Information
Test Name
Acanthamoeba PCR
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