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Synonyms |
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RCM,
Phase contrast microscopy
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Test
Includes |
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Dip
strip
test for presence of blood and, if blood is detected, phase
contrast microscopy for dysmorphic red blood cells
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Request Form |
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Microbiology
form (Green)
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Availability |
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On
request during normal working
hours
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Specific
Criteria |
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Please
give detailed clinical information
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Turnaround Time |
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Same
day (Monday to Friday)
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Specimen |
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Mid
stream urine (MSU)
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Volume |
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Minimum
5 ml
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Container |
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White
capped universal ONLY
Please note: Samples received in boric acid (red
capped universal) bottles, or other containers, CANNOT be used
for red cell morphology
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Lab. Handling |
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Samples
should be tested within two hours of passing the sample.
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Causes for
Rejection |
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Unlabelled
sample
Not meeting specific requirements for sample container
Samples received by the Microbiology Department more than two
hours after passing
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