Collection Requirements

Respiratory specimens, urine, Tissue collected in sterile container

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

3x per week

Reference Laboratory

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne , 3000.

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Test code: MSPP

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