Test/Investigation
Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Corneal Scrapes, Vitreous/Aqueous taps
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
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