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|Faecal Culture, Faecal Bacterial Pathogen Screen | |Faecal Culture, Faecal Bacterial Pathogen Screen, PCR | ||
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Revision as of 22:29, 5 November 2023
| 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 |
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| 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 |