Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Genital General

Test/Investigation

Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Genital General

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. NB - this is not for Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea/TV NAATS, please refer to appropriate section.

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

>12 Hrs/ 48Hrs Delays - refrigerate

Sample type

Charcoal High Vaginal Swabs, Endocervical Swabs, Cervical Swabs, Penile Swabs etc.

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

3 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH