Acanthamoeba culture
| Category | Microbiology >> Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background | |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Corneal scrape. Culture medium obtained from laboratory by prearrangement with microbiology |
| Transport storage | Transport pre-inoculated culture medium in a sealed-plastic bag, and the slide prepared by the clinician in a plastic slide container. Please place the label on lid of the culture plate. |
| Turnaround time | 3 days |
| Notes | Positive cultures are sent to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for confirmation. |