Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Respiratory (PCR for TB)

Test/Investigation

Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Respiratory (PCR for TB)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

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 Hrs/ 48Hrs Delays - refrigerate

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