Peri-prosthetic joint infection microbiology samples


Test Information

Test Name

Peri-prosthetic joint infection microbiology samples

Synonyms

PJI

Department

Microbiology

Preferred Specimen

Samples from prosthetic joint querying infection; optimal 5 specimens to be collected

Testing Location

PLBOP

Forms

View peri-prosthetic-joint-sample-form-a5_april-2023

Processing Information

Registration Code

MIST

Notes

  • For BOP Hospitals; Lakes (Public and private) and Waikato private
  • Please use dedicated form
  • Samples can be barcoded under the same lab number.