Faecal Bacterial and Parasite PCR

Test Method
RT-PCR
Specimen Required
Biopsy, Faeces, Tissue
Spec Type Min
2mL
When Tested
Weekly
Turnaround Time
Up to 10 days
Reference Ranges
n/a
Units of Measurement
CT
Related Tests
Faecal Culture, Faecal Microscopy
Contact
9342 9670

Faecal Microscopy

Test Method
Microscopy
Specimen Required
Faeces
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
1-3 Days
Billing Advice
Medciare Rebateable
Contact
9342 9670

Faecal parasites

Test Method
Faecal parasite examination by microscopy
Specimen Required
Faeces
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
n/a
Cut Off Lower
n/a
Units of Measurement
n/a
Related Tests
see parasite detection (enteric)
Billing Advice
Medicare rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

Filariasis (Microfilaria detection in blood)

Test Method
Stained thick and thin films
Specimen Required
Blood (EDTA), Slide, Smear
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
Same Day / Next Day
Reference Ranges
neg
Contact
9342 9670

Flavivirus PCR

Test Method
Conventional PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
same day / next day
Reference Ranges
n/a
Related Tests
MVE, Dengue, Kunjin, WNV, YFV
Billing Advice
Non-rebatable
Contact
9342 9628

Flavivirus PCR genotyping

Test Method
Conventional PCR/Sequencing/Analysis
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
7 Days
Reference Ranges
n/a
Related Tests
secondary sequencing of primary PCR product orsecond real-time PCRs to Dengue 1, 2, 3, 4 virus
Contact
9342 9628

Fungal Microscopy & Culture

Test Method
Microscopy and Culture
Specimen Required
Cerebrospinal Fluid, Fluid, Lavage, Nail Clippings, Scraping, Sputum, Tissue, Washings
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
up to 5 weeks
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
n/a
Cut Off Lower
n/a
Units of Measurement
n/a
Related Tests
n/a
Billing Advice
Medicare rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

Fungal Susceptibility Testing

Test Method
colourmetric microdilution method based on CLSI M27A guidelines
Specimen Required
Culture Isolate
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
72 hours
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
n/a
Cut Off Lower
n/a
Units of Measurement
ug/ml
Related Tests
n/a
Billing Advice
Non-rebatable
Contact
9342 9670