Collection Requirements

9ml EDTA tube, CSF/fluid/saliva collected in a sterile container

Tube Colour

Lavender, yellow top container

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

On request

Reference Laboratory

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne , 3000.

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Test code: MISCSO

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