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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Leprosy Stain Synonym: Mycobacterium leprae, AFB Smear) | ||
| Pathogen: | Mycobacterium leprae | ||
| Test Includes: | AFB Smear | ||
| Collection Alert: | Must contact the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call if suspected. DO NOT collect specimen without approval | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4475 | ||
| Transportation: | Ship as category A: if cultures only Ship as category B: if patient specimens | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 48 hours | ||
| Testing Area: | Mycobacteriology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary or Edmonton) | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Oct 18 2024 12:00AM | ||
