Tracheal aspirate
Test Identifier Information | |
| Method | Microscopy and culture |
| External Price | $45.83(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Patient Specimen | Tracheal aspiration in trachy tube |
| Paediatric Specimen | Tracheal aspiration in trachy tube |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | Do not refrigerate. Send ASAP |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Microbiology-Bacteriology |
| Contact Details | ** Unknown email address ** |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | Gram stain 1 hr, culture 1 - 4 days |
| Reference Interval | Clinical: Microbiologist Technical: 1) Ros Podmore, 2) Elaine Keith |
| Delphic Number Test Number | 2046 |
