Whipples PCR

Pathology category

Microbiology - Referred samples

Code

WHIP

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Any materials used in taking these samples must be discarded in an approved clinical waste and/or sharps container.If specimens can not be tested on the day of collection, store them at 2-8˚C in stoppered tubes for up to 6 days.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

Not available

TAT Inpatient

Not available

TAT GP/Outpatient

Referral lab

Great Ormand Street