Sputum M/C/S

Test Information

Test Name

Sputum M/C/S

Department

Microbiology

Price

$45.00

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Preferred Specimen

Sputum

Testing Location

PLBOP

Turn Around Time

3 days

Clinical Update

Microbiology Clinical Details

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Patient Instructions

Processing Information

Registration Code

SPUT

Part of Group

Sputum Microbiology/ Culture/ Susceptibilities; Aspergillus Sputum; Cystic Fibrosis Sputum

Notes

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Cystic Fibrosis Sputum: Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

72 Hours