Acanthamoeba culture
About This Test
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Corneal scrape
Turnaround Time: 7-10 days Referred test - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine |
Culture or PCR for detection of Acanthamoeba
Other Comments:
Collection container: Sterile plain container with small amount of sterile saline
Special instruction: Relevant clinical data and details of recent or current antimicrobial treatment should be provided:
Consider sending contact lens and case if appropriate
Specimen transport: Transport to laboratory immediately DO NOT REFRIGERATE