Test Details

• Discipline:

  Microbiology

  Microbiology

• Specimen Container Adult:

  Sample should be collected in a sterile universal. Please add small volune of sterile saline to prevent dehydration

  Sample should be collected in a sterile universal. Please add small volune of sterile saline to prevent dehydration

• Specimen Container Paediatric:

  Sample should be collected in a sterile universal. Please add small volune of sterile saline to prevent dehydration

  Sample should be collected in a sterile universal. Please add small volune of sterile saline to prevent dehydration

• Minimum Volume Adult:

  Punch Biopsy

  Punch Biopsy

• Minimum Volume Paediatric:

  Punch Biopsy

  Punch Biopsy

• 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

• Sample Stability:

  Stable at fridge/ambient temperature for 24 hours

  Stable at fridge/ambient temperature for 24 hours

• Transport Requirements:

  Standard

  Standard

• Add On Test:

  N/A

  N/A

• Quality Assurance:

  UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)

  UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)