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Test Code: 16sPCR Preferred Name Bacterial ribosomal PCR

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:< 5 days

Test Frequency:Daily

Routine:< 10 days

MBS Status:Non-medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Image	Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
	CSF	0.5 mL	Black top tubes (kit contains 3 tubes; sterile)
	Tissue	NA	Urine 70 mL sterile container (yellow top)

COLLECTION NOTES

Collect either CSF or Tissue. Tissue must not be put in formalin.

GENERAL NOTES

APPLICATION: This PCR test is designed as a general search for the presence of bacterial RNA in CSF or tissue and can be used to confirm the identification of organisms from pure cultures.

Westmead performs the test and it is a "test of last resort" and an infectious diseases physician should approve of ordering this test.