Container & Turnaround Additional transport requirements and Investigation Samples tested Sample volume time other comments Swab from neonate’s ear post delivery, Amies transport Swabs from umbilical, 3 days medium nose, groin areas if clinically relevant 1 2 ml (min 0.5ml) in – Faeces Sterile Universal 3 days container Amies transport Transport to the laboratory on the day of Penile swab 3 days medium collection or store overnight at room temperature Amies transport Swab (Up to) 5 days medium Two to three sterile Transport to the universal containers Cell count: <100 PDF 7 days laboratory on the day each containing WBCs/µL of collection approx. 20 mL of fluid Sterile Universal. Bile, synovial (joint) fluid, Always submit as pericardial fluid, much fluid as possible; 5 days peritoneal fluid, pleural never submit swab fluid dipped in fluid. 5 mL in Sterile Urine 24 hrs universal container Note: Induced sputum, The laboratory is not See 2 mls in Sterile Bronchoalveolar lavage, 2 days UKAS accredited for for further information universal container Bronchial washing this test.
Investigation Samples tested Container & Sample volume Turnaround time Additional transport requirements and other comments Swab from neonate’s ear post delivery, Swabs from umbilical, nose, groin areas if clinically relevant Amies transport medium 3 days Faeces 1 – 2 ml (min 0.5ml) in Sterile Universal container 3 days Penile swab Amies transport medium 3 days Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or store overnight at room temperature Swab Amies transport medium (Up to) 5 days PDF Two to three sterile universal containers each containing approx. 20 mL of fluid 7 days Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection Cell count: <100 WBCs/µL Bile, synovial (joint) fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid Sterile Universal. Always submit as much fluid as possible; never submit swab dipped in fluid. 5 days Urine 5 mL in Sterile universal container 24 hrs Induced sputum, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Bronchial washing 2 mls in Sterile universal container 2 days Note: The laboratory is not UKAS accredited for this test. See for further information