Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Devices (IUCD, Line, Tip etc.)

Test/Investigation

Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Devices (IUCD, Line, Tip etc.)

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 - refrigerate

Sample type

Any devices such as lines, tips, IUCDs etc. in sterile container

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

2-4 days. Extended incubation for Actinomyces sp.

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH