Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Swab VRE

Test/Investigation

Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Swab VRE

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

Charcoal Swab

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

Negative 2 days, positive 4 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH