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Tests:TB - urgent local testing ZN ONLY

2026-10-22T03:42:45Z

Ncampbell: CHL

{{DISPLAYTITLE:TB - urgent local testing ZN ONLY}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TB film, AFB, ZN
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|'''NO longer available'''. Referred to CHL laboratory for processing.
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Canterbury Health Laboratory
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Routine testing is referred to CHL Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:TB - urgent local testing ZN ONLY

2026-10-22T03:41:31Z

Ncampbell: Remove test

{{DISPLAYTITLE:TB - urgent local testing ZN ONLY}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TB film, AFB, ZN
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|'''NO longer available'''. Referred to CHL laboratory for processing.
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Routine testing is referred to CHL Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Pertussis screen

2026-10-21T20:30:54Z

Ncampbell: National criteria

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pertussis screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Pertussis, Whooping cough
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM transport medium (FLOQSwab: 553C)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM transport medium (FLOQSwab: 553C)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss (case notifiable and testing must meet national criteria)
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings Laboratory. (If test unavailable processed by CHL)
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|BPCR
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2523
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Single UTM can be used for multiple tests e.g. COVID/Flu/RSV/Respiratory PCR testing
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Pertussis screen

2026-10-21T20:29:46Z

Ncampbell: Changed analysed where..

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pertussis screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Pertussis, Whooping cough
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM transport medium (FLOQSwab: 553C)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM transport medium (FLOQSwab: 553C)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings Laboratory. (If test unavailable processed by CHL)
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|BPCR
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2523
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Single UTM can be used for multiple tests e.g. COVID/Flu/RSV/Respiratory PCR testing
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Respiratory Multiplex PCR

2026-10-21T20:27:39Z

Ncampbell: Add testing criteria.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Respiratory Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Respiratory multiplex PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|UTM, Nasopharyngeal/Nasal swab
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasal swab
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Severe respiratory disease negative for COVID/Flu/RSV - reflex testing. SMO 'Add-on request' with supporting clinical details.
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|Screening tests required before processing: HCOV, ALHB and RRSV. ALPX (Added by Microbiology staff only).
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|ALPX
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Primary targets reported: Influenza, Seasonal Coronavirus, SARS-CoV2, Parainfluenza, RSV Adenovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (combined target), H.Metapneumovirus. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A.
|}

Tests:Hepatitis B Core Antibody

2026-10-08T23:22:31Z

Ncampbell: Added comment concerning testing.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Hepatitis B Core Antibody}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|HBc Ab
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL Plain SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 1 - 2 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Canterbury Health Laboratories
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|AHBC
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|0
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Testing will be performed automatically if the stated clinical information indicates testing is required.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Faecal Microscopy & Culture

2026-10-08T23:20:34Z

Ncampbell: Remove Yersinia from target pathogens

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Faecal Bacterial Pathogens}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Faecal Culture, Faecal Bacterial Pathogen Screen, PCR, MC&S
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FAEC
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Pathogens tested includes: ''Campylobacter spp''., ''Salmonella spp, Shigella spp.'', pathogenic ''Esch. coli.'' Tested by PCR,
Symptomatic patients may be tested if not previously performed per hospital admission.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR

2026-09-18T03:14:33Z

Ncampbell: SMO form

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CSF Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Cerebrospinal fluid PCR, CSF PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. SMO request form. Otherwise contact Microbiology
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CNSP (Added by Microbiology staff only).
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|CNSP
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Primary targets reported: HSV, VZV, Enterovirus, Parechovirus and N. meningitidis. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A.
|}

Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR

2026-09-18T03:13:46Z

Ncampbell: Added Micro staff only

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CSF Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Cerebrospinal fluid PCR, CSF PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. Otherwise contact Microbiology
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CNSP (Added by Microbiology staff only).
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|CNSP
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Primary targets reported: HSV, VZV, Enterovirus, Parechovirus and N. meningitidis. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A.
|}

Tests:Respiratory Multiplex PCR

2026-09-18T03:12:52Z

Ncampbell: Add Micro staff

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Respiratory Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Respiratory multiplex PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|UTM, Nasopharyngeal/Nasal swab
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasal swab
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Severe respiratory disease negative for COVID/Flu/RSV - reflex testing. SMO 'Add-on request' with supporting clinical details.
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ALPX (Added by Microbiology staff only).
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|ALPX
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Primary targets reported: Influenza, Seasonal Coronavirus, SARS-CoV2, Parainfluenza, RSV Adenovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (combined target), H.Metapneumovirus. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A.
|}

Tests:Respiratory Multiplex PCR

2026-09-17T06:10:07Z

Ncampbell: Add-on

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Respiratory Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Respiratory multiplex PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|UTM, Nasopharyngeal/Nasal swab
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasal swab
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Severe respiratory disease negative for COVID/Flu/RSV - reflex testing. SMO 'Add-on request' with supporting clinical details.
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ALPX
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|ALPX
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Primary targets reported: Influenza, Seasonal Coronavirus, SARS-CoV2, Parainfluenza, RSV Adenovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (combined target), H.Metapneumovirus. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A.
|}

Tests:Respiratory Multiplex PCR

2026-09-17T06:06:41Z

Ncampbell: Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Respiratory Multiplex PCR}} Category:Tests Category:Microbiology {| class="wikitable" |'''Synonym(s)''' |Respiratory multiplex PCR |- |'''Specimen''' |UTM, Nasopharyngeal/Nasal swab |- |'''Paediatric Specimen''' |Nasal swab |- |'''Add-on conditions''' |Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. Otherwise contact Microbiology |- |'''Test Availability''' |Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs |- |'''Turnaround Time''' |Hastings -..."

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Respiratory Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Respiratory multiplex PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|UTM, Nasopharyngeal/Nasal swab
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasal swab
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. Otherwise contact Microbiology
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ALPX
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|ALPX
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Primary targets reported: Influenza, Seasonal Coronavirus, SARS-CoV2, Parainfluenza, RSV Adenovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (combined target), H.Metapneumovirus. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A.
|}

Tests:Trichomonas

2026-09-17T04:58:23Z

Ncampbell: Remove NAAT

{{DISPLAYTITLE: Trichomonas}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Trichs, Trich, trichomonas vaginalis
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Male or Female Genital Swab or First Catch Urine
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|As above
|-
|'''Aliquot Instructions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Minimum Volumes'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 24 hrs
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|GESP or URIN (dependant on sample type)
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Direct Microscopy only
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR

2026-06-22T21:48:58Z

Ncampbell: .

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CSF Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Cerebrospinal fluid PCR, CSF PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. Otherwise contact Microbiology
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CNSP
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|CNSP
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Primary targets reported: HSV, VZV, Enterovirus, Parechovirus and N. meningitidis. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A.
|}

Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR

2026-06-22T21:47:32Z

Ncampbell: Added info

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CSF Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Cerebrospinal fluid PCR, CSF PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. Otherwise contact Microbiology
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology and/or Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637, or 2448
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CNSP
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|CNSP
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Primary targets reported: HSV, VZV, Enterovirus, Parechovirus and N. meningitidis. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A.
|}

Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR

2026-06-22T21:35:36Z

Ncampbell:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CSF Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|cerebrospinal fluid, lumbar puncture
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Cell count < 60 Mins, Culture 3 - 5 days, Biochemistry 1 - 2.5 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology and/or Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2448
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CSF
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3095
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Refer to specific (blood) test for UoM information
|}

Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR

2026-06-22T21:31:00Z

Ncampbell: .

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CSF Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Cerebrospinal fluid PCR or CSF PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. Otherwise - contact Microbiology
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 Mins
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|}

Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR

2026-06-22T21:27:54Z

Ncampbell: Added test

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CSF Multiplex PCR}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|cerebrospinal fluid, lumbar puncture
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. Otherwise - contact Microbiology
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings - Approximately 120 Mins
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|}

Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR

2026-06-22T21:22:48Z

Ncampbell: Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:CSF Multiplex PCR}} Category:Tests Category:Microbiology {| class="wikitable" |'''Synonym(s)''' |cerebrospinal fluid, lumbar puncture |- |'''Specimen''' |CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes |- |'''Paediatric Specimen''' |CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes |- |'''Add-on conditions''' |Contact Microbiology to discuss |- |'''Test Availability''' |Mon - Sun, 24 hours |- |'''Turnaround Time''' |Hastings - Cell count < 60 Mins, Culture 3..."

Tests:Urine for Microscopy and Culture

2026-06-08T02:58:24Z

Ncampbell: type of spec.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Urine for Microscopy and Culture}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|MC&S, C/S
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Mid Stream Urine (MSU) in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|MSU, in-out catheter, Clean catch, Bag urine in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|URIN
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|5273
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Specimen types do indicate request to test.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]

Tests:Urine for Microscopy and Culture

2026-06-08T02:56:09Z

Ncampbell: Changed description

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Urine for Microscopy and Culture}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|MC&S, C/S
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Urine in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Urine in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|URIN
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|5273
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Specimen types do indicate request to test.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]

Tests:Faecal Microscopy & Culture

2026-05-14T02:44:52Z

Ncampbell: Changed bacteria tested.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Faecal Bacterial Pathogens}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Faecal Culture, Faecal Bacterial Pathogen Screen, PCR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FAEC
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Pathogens tested includes: ''Campylobacter spp''., ''Salmonella spp, Shigella spp.'', pathogenic ''Esch. coli.'' Tested by PCR,
''Yersinia spp.'' tested by routine culture methods. Symptomatic patients may be tested if not previously performed per hospital admission.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:HIV Antibodies

2026-01-21T23:42:45Z

Ncampbell: Changed TAT

{{DISPLAYTITLE:HIV Antibodies}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|HIV 1/2 Abs, HIV Serology, HIV Screen
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing.
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL Plain separate tube
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Urgent: Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours (verbal report). Routine: 24 - 36 hours.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|AHIV
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2585
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Hepatitis C Antibodies

2026-01-21T23:42:13Z

Ncampbell: Changed TAT

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Hepatitis C Antibodies}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|HCV Abs, Anti-HCV
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing.
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL Plain separate tube
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Urgent: Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours (verbal report). Routine: 24 - 36 hours.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|AHCV
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2480
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies

2026-01-21T23:41:37Z

Ncampbell: Changed TAT

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|HBs Abs, Anti-HBs
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing.
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL Plain SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Urgent: Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours (verbal report). Routine: 24 - 36 hours.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|AHBS
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2425
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

2026-01-21T23:40:34Z

Ncampbell: Changed TAT

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Hepatitis B Surface Antigen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|HBsAg, HBs
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing.
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL Plain SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Urgent: Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours (verbal report). Routine: 24 - 36 hours.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|HBS
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2422
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Tissue - Microscopy & Culture

2025-08-06T21:09:57Z

Ncampbell: Changed TAT

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Tissue - Microscopy & Culture}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Tissue, MC&S, MCS
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Tissue in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Tissue in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Microscopy 1 - 2 hours : Culture 2 - 15 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|TISS
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2126
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|TAT dependent upon tissue type/site.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Clostridium difficile screen

2025-07-15T00:29:24Z

Ncampbell: Changed TAT.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Clostridium difficile screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|C Diff, Clos diff, CDAb
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|5 - 10 mL faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|5 - 10 mL faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 4 - 8 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CDIF
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|8746
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:CPO screen

2025-07-09T04:15:31Z

Ncampbell: Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:CPO Screen}} Category:Tests Category:Microbiology {| class="wikitable" |'''Synonym(s)''' |CPE, CRE, Carbapenemase Resistant Organisms |- |'''Specimen''' |Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container |- |'''Paediatric Specimen''' |Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container |- |'''Add-on conditions''' |Contact Microbiology to discuss |- |'''Test Availability''' |Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600 |- |'''Turnaround Time'..."

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CPO Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|CPE, CRE, Carbapenemase Resistant Organisms
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CPO
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

CPO

2025-07-08T00:46:13Z

Ncampbell: remove /

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CPO Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|CPE CRE Carbapenemase Resistant Organisms
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CPO
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

CPO

2025-07-07T00:51:48Z

Ncampbell: tt+

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CPO Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|CPE / CRE / Carbapenemase Resistant Organisms
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CPO
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Candida

2025-07-07T00:43:55Z

Ncampbell: tt

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Candida auris Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Candida auris screen
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Groin/Axilla Swab in transport media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Groin/Axilla Swab in transport media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa >=7 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|Added by Microbiology staff
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Candida

2025-07-07T00:42:44Z

Ncampbell: new test

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Candida auris Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Candida auris screen
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Swab in transport media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Swab in transport media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa >=7 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|Added by Microbiology staff
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Candida

2025-07-07T00:40:52Z

Ncampbell: Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Candida auris Screen}} Category:Tests Category:Microbiology {| class="wikitable" |'''Synonym(s)''' |MDRO screen |- |'''Specimen''' |Swab in transport media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL) |- |'''Paediatric Specimen''' |Swab in transport media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL) |- |'''Add-on conditions''' |Contact Microbiology to discuss |- |'''Test Availability''' |Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600 |- |'''Turnaround Time''' |Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days |- |'''Where..."

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Candida auris Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|MDRO screen
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Swab in transport media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Swab in transport media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|MRSS
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2140
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

CPO

2025-07-07T00:37:00Z

Ncampbell: tt

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CPO Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|CPE / Carbapenemase Resistant Organisms
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CPO
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

CPO

2025-07-07T00:35:31Z

Ncampbell: new test

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CPO Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|CPE/Carbapenemase Resistant Organisms
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CPO
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

CPO

2025-07-07T00:34:44Z

Ncampbell:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CPO Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|CPE/Carbapenemase Resistant Organisms
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media or 5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ESBL + VRE
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|5994 + 7183
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

CPO

2025-07-07T00:31:48Z

Ncampbell: new test

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Influenza Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|CPO
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Rectal swab
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Swab/UTM kit: FLOQSwab 553C)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours by prior arrangement
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 24 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 - 48 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ALHB
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|9543
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Single UTM can be used for multiple tests e.g. COVID/Flu/RSV/Respiratory PCR testing
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

CPO

2025-07-07T00:30:48Z

Ncampbell: Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Influenza Screen}} Category:Tests Category:Microbiology {| class="wikitable" |'''Synonym(s)''' |Influenza A/B |- |'''Specimen''' |Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Swab/UTM kit: FLOQSwab 553C) |- |'''Paediatric Specimen''' |Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Swab/UTM kit: FLOQSwab 553C) |- |'''Add-on conditions''' |Contact Microbiology to discuss |- |'''Test Availability''' |Mon - Sun, 24 hours by prior arrangement |- |'''Turnaround Time''' |Hasting..."

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Influenza Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Influenza A/B
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Swab/UTM kit: FLOQSwab 553C)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Swab/UTM kit: FLOQSwab 553C)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours by prior arrangement
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 24 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 - 48 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ALHB
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|9543
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Single UTM can be used for multiple tests e.g. COVID/Flu/RSV/Respiratory PCR testing
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:RSV Screen

2025-01-12T04:16:35Z

Ncampbell: TAT

{{DISPLAYTITLE:RSV Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Respiratory Synctial Virus Screen, Synctial virus
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Swab/UTM kit: FLOQSwab 553C)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Swab/UTM kit: FLOQSwab 553C)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 24 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 - 48 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|RRSV
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|9542
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Single UTM can be used for multiple tests e.g. COVID/Flu/RSV/Respiratory PCR testing
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Influenza Screen

2025-01-12T04:15:47Z

Ncampbell: TAT

Tests:Pertussis screen

2024-03-27T23:38:54Z

Ncampbell: Changed where analysed.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pertussis screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Pertussis, Whooping cough
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM transport medium (FLOQSwab: 553C)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM transport medium (FLOQSwab: 553C)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|CHL (unless in outbreak situation, then Hastings)
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|BPCR
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2523
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Single UTM can be used for multiple tests e.g. COVID/Flu/RSV/Respiratory PCR testing
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Pertussis screen

2024-03-27T23:37:42Z

Ncampbell:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pertussis screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Pertussis, Whooping cough
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM transport medium (FLOQSwab: 553C)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM transport medium (FLOQSwab: 553C)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|CHL (unless in outbreak situation, then Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|BPCR
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2523
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Single UTM can be used for multiple tests e.g. COVID/Flu/RSV/Respiratory PCR testing
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:ESBL Swab

2023-12-28T00:33:09Z

Ncampbell: Added CRE

{{DISPLAYTITLE:ESBL Swab}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|ESBL, CRE
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|Rectal Swab in Transport Media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ESBL + VRE
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|7183 + 5994
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|CRE is excluded as part of the ESBL screening process.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Adenovirus Screen

2023-11-03T04:11:00Z

Ncampbell:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Adenovirus Screen (Faecal)}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Adenovirus Faeces
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|ADV (includes Rotavirus screen)
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|>5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|>5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours by prior arrangement
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FPCR
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|See Faecal Viral Pathogens for full list of agents tested.
Tested by PCR analysis.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]

Tests:Faecal Parasites

2023-11-03T04:07:09Z

Ncampbell: spelling

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Faecal Parasites}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Ova/Cysts/Parasites, OCP
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 1 - 2 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|GCAG
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2300
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Pathogens included: Giadia, Cryptosporidium and Entamoeba.
Tested by PCR analysis.

Samples received in PVA need to be sent to CHL for analysis
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Faecal PCR

2023-11-03T04:05:59Z

Ncampbell: remove deletion code

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Faecal Viral Pathogens}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Rotavirus, Adenovirus, Norovirus
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FPCR
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Pathogens tested: Rotavirus, Adenovirus, Norovirus, Sapovirus and Astrovirus.
Tested by PCR analysis.
Microbiology will assess the request and amend the registration as appropriate
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Faecal Microscopy & Culture

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Faecal Bacterial Pathogens}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Faecal Culture, Faecal Bacterial Pathogen Screen
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FAEC
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Pathogens included: Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Vibrio, Plesiomonas shigelloides and pathogenic Esch. coli.
Testing is performed by PCR analysis.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Adenovirus Screen

2023-11-03T04:03:17Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Faecal Adenovirus Screen}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Adenovirus Faeces
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|ADV (includes Rotavirus screen)
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|>5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|>5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours by prior arrangement
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FPCR
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|See Faecal Viral Pathogens for full list of agents tested.
Tested by PCR analysis.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]

Tests:Rotavirus Screen

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rotavirus Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Faecal Rotavirus; RV (includes Adenovirus screen)
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|5g Faeces in sterile container
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FPCR
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|See Faecal Viral Pathogens for full panel tested.
Tested by PCR analysis.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}