Specimen Collection
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Bronchial washings (preferable).
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Induced sputum.
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Sputum.
If possible, please try to get the specimen to the laboratory before 1:00pm and notify the laboratory that it is being sent.
Turnaround Time:
Routinely performed on weekdays (8:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Three hour turnaround time for urgent specimens.
Notify the laboratory if URGENT
Contact Information
For further information, contact the Mycology laboratory (ext 22710) or:
Dr Sally Roberts
, Microbiologist:
ext 22705
Cellphone
021 674 140
Dr Sharmini Muttaiyah
, Microbiologist:
ext 22700
Cellphone
021 615 892
Dr Mary de Almeida
, Microbiologist:
ext 22700
Cellphone
021 170 9117
Dr Matthew Blakiston
, Microbiologist: contact via Lablink
Dr Veronica Playle
, Microbiologist: contact via Lablink
Result Details
For results, use computer or phone Lablink.
Lablink contact details