Tests:Faecal Microscopy & Culture: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 23:20, 8 October 2026

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
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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

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+|Faecal Culture, Faecal Bacterial Pathogen Screen, PCR, MC&S
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-|Pathogens included: Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Vibrio, Plesiomonas shigelloides and pathogenic Esch. coli.
+|Pathogens tested includes: ''Campylobacter spp''., ''Salmonella spp, Shigella spp.'', pathogenic ''Esch. coli.'' Tested by PCR,
-Testing is performed by PCR analysis.
+Symptomatic patients may be tested if not previously performed per hospital admission.
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 |'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
 |N/A
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