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,
Atypical Mycobacterium (Leprosy),
Mycobacterium leprae PCR

Specimen Type

• Biopsy

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Collection instructions:
Skin/punch biopsy in saline is the preferred specimen type.

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

For any enquiries regarding specimen suitability or testing, please contact a Clinical Microbiologist via AK-MOL-INF-DIS@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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