Sample type: Bone

Test name: MCS (Bone) a.k.a. Orthopaedic Infection, Infection

Condition / Indication: Osteomyelitis

Special precautions & notes: Do not send large specimens - only send sections believed to be infected. It is the requesting doctor’s responsibility to arrange for transport and provide notification to the laboratory of urgent specimens. Please request TB culture if required.

Reference range: Not Applicable

Container: Universal (white top)

Ideal volume (mL): n/a

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Microbiology

Turnaround time: 7 days