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Aspergillus PCR
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Alternate Names
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Aspergillus NAT; Aspergillus NAD
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Ordering Information
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This test is available in invasively collected pulmonary samples in patients with pulmonary inflitrates for fungal surveillance in patients not on mould active prophylaxis.
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Cerner Test Name
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Aspergillus NAT; Aspergillus NAD
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Laboratory
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Referred Test
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Specimen
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Bronchial lavage
Bronchial washings
Tissue
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Container
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70ml Sterile Container (yellow top)
120ml Sterile Container (yellow top)
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Collection Instruction
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Collect at room temperature
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Minimum Adult Volume
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1mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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1mL
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Frequency
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As required
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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ASPPCR
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Opt. Specimen
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Bronchial lavage
Bronchial washings
Tissue
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Storage Instructions
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Store at 4 deg C
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature
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External Laboratory
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VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)
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