Control of Infection
Clinical Background:
A range of environmental investigations can be performed both proactively and reactively. These may be in response to an increased incidence of a particular organism or as part of a general assessm...
A range of environmental investigations can be performed both proactively and reactively. These may be in response to an increased incidence of a particular organism or as part of a general assessment of overall cleanliness.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Polywipe environmental sampling sponge
Polywipe environmental sampling sponge
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Polywipe environmental sampling sponge
Polywipe environmental sampling sponge
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Interpretation:
Results are supported by the IPC Healthcare Scientist and if appropriate Medical Microbiologist.
Results are supported by the IPC Healthcare Scientist and if appropriate Medical Microbiologist.
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Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C