HSP-65 PCR (Skin biopsy)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HSPP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8543

Synonyms

Leprosy, Pan-mycobacterial PCR

Specimen Type

• Biopsy

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Skin biopsy
Histological examination can be performed on skin biopsies of representative lesions. The presence of acid-fast bacilli is supportive of a diagnosis of leprosy

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