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Request
Form |
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Microbiology form (Green)
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Availability |
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On
request during normal working
hours
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Specific
Criteria |
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None
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Turnaround
Time |
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7-10
days
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Specimen |
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Urine
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Volume |
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Minimum
10 ml.
In the case of newborn or very young children a smaller
sample may be sufficient. Contact the Virology
Laboratory (ext. 3536) for advice
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Container |
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White Capped
Universal
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Collection |
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Samples MUST be transported to laboratory immediately
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Lab.
Handling |
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Samples should be sent to the Reference Laboratory as soon as
possible
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Causes for
Rejection |
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Unlabelled
sample
Incorrect
sample container
Not meeting specific criteria for analysis
Delay in sample reaching laboratory
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