Collection Requirements
8.5 ml serum tube
Tube Colour
Gold
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
1-3 months turnaround time
Reference Laboratory
Westmead Hospital, NSW
Fee
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Notes
NOTE: specimens batched and sent to USA CDC by Westmead
Test code: MISCSO
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