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Nasopharyngeal Aspirate culture/microscopy, NPA MC&S

Collection Requirements

SEE NOTES Nasopharyngeal aspirate collected in sterile container:

Tube Colour

Flexible aluminum wire swab

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Weekdays

Fee

Medicare rebatable

Notes

(Please specify if Bordetella Pertussis culture is required)

Test code: SP

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