Microbiology

Test ID: MRSA Turnaround time:  2 days Sample Collection Instructions:

Test ID: MSU Turnaround time: 2-3 days Sample Collection Instructions: Random urine procedure. Please refrigerate Sample Requirements:  30 mL urine container Sample Stability: Suitable for postage (strictly next-day receipt of sample)

Test ID: FMCS Turnaround time:  3 days Sample Collection Instructions: Stool collection procedure Sample Requirements:  FBU Sample Stability: Suitable for postage

Test ID: NASS Turnaround time:  4 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard Swabbing Procedure Sample Requirements: STM - Amies transport medium Swab without charcoal - Refrigerate. Transport on day of or day after collection. Sample Stability: Unsuitable for postage.  

Test ID: HVS Turnaround time:  3 days Sample Collection Instructions:  High vaginal swab procedure Sample Requirements:  STM - Amies Transport Medium swab without charcoal Sample Stability: Sample suitable for postal    

Test ID: FUNS Turnaround time: 1 week, but up to 1 month if presence of mould or slow growing fungus. Enclose specific request form B18 - Bacteriology-Parasitology-Mycology Sample Collection Instructions:  Swab Sample Requirements: Swab type to be confirmed Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: FUNI Turnaround time:  2-3 weeks (but can be up to 5 weeks if presence of mould or slow growing fungus. Enclose the specific request form B18 : Bacteriology-Parasitology-Mycology) Sample Collection Instructions:  Swab Sample Requirements: TBC Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: FUNG Turnaround time:  10 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Hair/Skin/Nail clippings Sample Requirements: Collect into sterile container. Sample Stability: Postal acceptable