- Test Method
- Real-time PCR
- Specimen Required
- Aspirate, Biopsy, Bone Marrow, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Paraffin embedded tissue, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Washings
- Spec Type Min
- 1 ml for CSF
- When Tested
- 3x weekly
- Turnaround Time
- 1-2 working days
- Reference Ranges
- Ct <40
- Cut Off Lower
- Ct value = 40
- Units of Measurement
- Ct
- Related Tests
- See text (MRL section) for further details. Contact laboratory for suitability of specimens. Current method: TaqMan real-time PCR (IS6110 – based target).
- Billing Advice
- Non-rebatable
- Contact
- 9342 9617