Test/Investigation
Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Corneal Scrapes, Vitreous/Aqueous taps
Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation
NNUH (Microbiology)
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 to 24hr delay - store at room temp
Sample type
Corneal scrapes: Please send specimen in sterile container containing saline. Eye plates. Vitreous/Aqueous taps - sterile container, syringe without needle. Including needles is a risk to lab staff.
Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD
3 days
If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site
NNUH