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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

RICK C

Specimen Types:

Blood
Tissue
Fluid

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Note: Can share tube with Rickettsial PCR.

Processing Instructions:

Unopened Tube
Store at Room Temperature

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature