Test Code: Faeces Preferred Name Faeces culture and sensitivity
No
Microscopy < 1 hour
Daily
< 4 days
Medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Faeces | 5 - 10 mL | Faeces container (white or brown lid) |
COLLECTION NOTES
Pass faeces directly into a clean, dry container keeping separate from urine.
Faeces is preferable to a rectal swab for isolation of routine faecal pathogens.
GENERAL NOTES
FAECAL PATHOGEN PCR is now available. Please request Faecal PCR.
