Sample type: Tissue

Test name: MCS (Tissues) a.k.a. Deep infection, biopsies bone Sterile site infection, Infection

Condition / Indication: Soft tissue infection

Special precautions & notes: Do not send large tissue 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)

Alternative container:

Ideal volume (mL): n/a

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Microbiology

Turnaround time: 10 days