Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Fluids in Blood Culture Bottles

Test/Investigation

Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Fluids in Blood Culture Bottles

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

This test may be sent away to the reference laboratory for confirmatory testing or further sensitivity testing

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

<12 Hrs/ 24 Hrs Delays - store at room temperature

Sample type

Fluids in blood culture bottle

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Negative 48 hours, Positive 3 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH