Test/Investigation
Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Respiratory (PCR for TB)
Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation
NNUH (Microbiology)
Comments/Precautions
This test is only performed with prior agreement of Duty Bacteriologist. Please send specimen in sterile container. This test may be sent away to the reference laboratory for genomic sequencing, 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
Bronchial Washings, Lavage, Sputum in sterile container
Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD
1 day
If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site
NNUH