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PHLN referral of pneumococcal PCR positive samples to Australian pneumococcal reference laboratories for molecular serotyping

This document is for clinicians and laboratory professionals. It gives information about referral practices for PCR positive samples when isolate serotyping is not available.

Published:

8 December 2014

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PHLN referral of pneumococcal PCR positive samples to Australian pneumococcal reference laboratories for molecular serotyping

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Publication type:

Guideline

Published:

8 December 2014

Description:

This document aims to increase the overall serotype completeness for cases of invasive pneumococcal disease nationally.

Last updated:

24 December 2025

Part of a collection:

PHLN general laboratory and pathology guidelines and advice

Last updated:

24 December 2025

Related diseases:

Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD)

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PHLN referral of pneumococcal PCR positive samples to Australian pneumococcal reference laboratories for molecular serotyping