16S rRNA PCR
Clinical Background:
A broad-range PCR test able to detect DNA from almost any bacterial species. Subsequent nucleotide sequencing of the PCR product and comparison to known sequences allows for full bacterial identifi...
A broad-range PCR test able to detect DNA from almost any bacterial species. Subsequent nucleotide sequencing of the PCR product and comparison to known sequences allows for full bacterial identification. Useful in the identification of particularly slow growing and fastidious organisms or if empirical antibiotic treatment has already begun.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
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Minimum Volume Adult:
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
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Special Requirement:
To be discussed with a Medical Microbiologist on request to enable the most appropriate testing to be selected.
To be discussed with a Medical Microbiologist on request to enable the most appropriate testing to be selected.