Microsporidium Test | Austin Pathology

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Microsporidium

Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Faeces
Container	Faecal Pot (Brown topped)
Minimum Adult Volume	2.5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	2.5mL
Frequency	Weekly

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	MICROS
Container ID	CM, POT
External Laboratory	VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)