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|Pathogens tested includes: ''Campylobacter spp''., ''Salmonella spp, Shigella spp.'', pathogenic ''Esch. coli.'' Tested by PCR, | |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. | |||
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|'''Measurement Uncertainty''' | |'''Measurement Uncertainty''' | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
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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 |