Acanthamoeba Culture (Corneal Biopsies)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ACAN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2662

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Send sample in small aliquot of sterile saline at ambient temperature.

Separating

All other samples other than PAS plates to be stored at room temperature (not 4°C)

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Amoebic Infections - Eyes

Turnaround Time

14 days

Microscopy is available Monday to Friday. Positive results are issued as soon as growth occurs. Negative results are issued after 10 days.

Specimen Type

  • Corneal Scraping

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below

Last updated: 15/06/2026