General Herpes Multiplex PCR (HSV-1, HSV-2, CMV, VZV)

Test Method
Real time Taqman 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
Reference Ranges
3-45 Ct
Contact
9342 9628

Genital Culture

Test Method
Bacterial culture
Specimen Required
Intra-Uterine Device, Swab
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
1-2 days
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

Gonorrhoea Culture

Test Method
Bacterial culture
Specimen Required
Intra-Uterine Device, Swab
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
1-2 days
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

Gonorrhoea PCR (Neisseria gonorrhoea)

Test Method
Real Time PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Fluid, Nucleic Acid Extract, Plasma, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Serum
Spec Type Min
500ul
When Tested
Batched test
Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
Ct <40
Billing Advice
Medicare rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

Guanarito virus PCR

Test Method
RT-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
Contact
9342 9628