Faecal Bacterial Pathogens

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Tests:Faecal Microscopy & Culture
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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 included: Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Vibrio, Plesiomonas shigelloides and pathogenic Esch. coli.

Testing is performed by PCR analysis.

Measurement Uncertainty N/A