Tropical ulcer/granuloma
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Biopsy only - swabs are not suitable Send in sterile leakproof container
Turnaround Time: AAFB microscopy usually within 24 hours weekdays only, contact laboratory if urgent. Mycobacterium culture 2-10 weeks |
Culture for non-tuberculous Mycobacterium species
Other Comments:
Collection container : Sterile plain container
Special instructions - Recent or current antimicrobial treatment should be provided: Please provide details of travel and exposure history
Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature