Acanthamoeba culture
About This Test |
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