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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.

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

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

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PHLN general laboratory and pathology guidelines and advice
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