Microbiology Tests

Testing of clinical samples to help identify microorganisms and guide treatment decisions.

About this service

Testing of clinical samples to help identify microorganisms and guide treatment decisions.

Who may need this service

Patients with a clinician request for culture, microscopy or another microbiology investigation.

Preparation instructions

Collect or submit the sample exactly as instructed. Whenever possible, confirm whether sampling should occur before starting antibiotics.

What to expect

The laboratory examines and, where appropriate, cultures the submitted clinical sample.

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