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 (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

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