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Staphylococcal exfoliative toxins A and B gene PCR

Nosocomial Infections Laboratory

Area	Health Science
Lab name	Nosocomial Infections Laboratory
Lab location	Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua
Test name	Staphylococcal exfoliative toxins A and B gene PCR
Organisms	Staphylococcus aureus
Turnaround time	8 working days for reference specimens
Requested for surveillance	no
Notice required	no
Sample requirements	Pure culture
Media requirements	A slope of any medium that supports the growth of the organism
Pre-transport requirements	Ambient temperature
Transport requirements	Ambient temperature
Unacceptable sample types	Clinical specimens will not be accepted.
How results reported	The result will state whether and which exfoliative genes were detected
Test form number	PHFS0647
Referral link	Download form

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