Indicate antimicrobial therapy on ordering requisition. Separate swabs in appropriate transport media are needed for the diagnosis of viral and Chlamydia infections. Comments If Chlamydia infection is suspected, please contact Serology laboratory beforehand to obtain chlamydial transport swab. Break the swab into this medium and replace top. Faeces Faeces - Routine Faeces Routine culture (Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and E. coli – Specimen Type O157:H7); Adenovirus/Rotavirus* & Cryptosporidium. Faecal Occult Blood (FOB). Sample Sterile Universal Container. Container Collect specimen as soon as possible after onset of symptoms. Sample Specimen may be passed into a clean, dry, disposable bedpan or similar collection/ container and transferred into a sterile container (see above) using the preparation spoon. The specimen is unsatisfactory if there remains any residual soap, detergent or disinfectant in the pan. 1-2g (spoonful) is sufficient. If more than one specimen is received on the same day, only one specimen per patient per day will be processed. Volume/Quantity Please submit multiple separate faeces samples if multiple tests are requested e.g.Culture & C.Diff & Norovirus Please do not fill to the brim. Ensure that the lid of the container is firmly closed. Safety Ensure sterile universal containers are and closed correctly. Place Requirements in a sealed plastic specimen bag with request form in the pouch, ready for transport to the laboratory. Stool specimens should arrive in the laboratory as soon as possible. Time Between If a delay is unavoidable, specimen should be refrigerated in a designated Collection and refrigerator or in a designated part of a refrigerator not close to medicines or Processing food. Sample Quality N/A Special N/A Requirements Turnaround 2-5 Days Times Please note that this laboratory employs a cost-effective approach to the diagnosis of infectious diarrhoea. Not all specimens are Comments examined for every pathogen. It is therefore important that clinical details or suspected diagnoses are included on the request form.
Comments Indicate antimicrobial therapy on ordering requisition. Separate swabs in appropriate transport media are needed for the diagnosis of viral and Chlamydia infections. If Chlamydia infection is suspected, please contact Serology laboratory beforehand to obtain chlamydial transport swab. Break the swab into this medium and replace top. Faeces Faeces - Routine Specimen Type Faeces – Routine culture (Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and E. coli O157:H7); Adenovirus/Rotavirus* & Cryptosporidium. Faecal Occult Blood (FOB). Sample Container Sterile Universal Container. Sample collection/ preparation Collect specimen as soon as possible after onset of symptoms. Specimen may be passed into a clean, dry, disposable bedpan or similar container and transferred into a sterile container (see above) using the spoon. The specimen is unsatisfactory if there remains any residual soap, detergent or disinfectant in the pan. Volume/Quantity 1-2g (spoonful) is sufficient. If more than one specimen is received on the same day, only one specimen per patient per day will be processed. Please submit multiple separate faeces samples if multiple tests are requested e.g.Culture & C.Diff & Norovirus Safety Requirements Please do not fill to the brim. Ensure that the lid of the container is firmly closed. Ensure sterile universal containers are and closed correctly. Place in a sealed plastic specimen bag with request form in the pouch, ready for transport to the laboratory. Time Between Collection and Processing Stool specimens should arrive in the laboratory as soon as possible. If a delay is unavoidable, specimen should be refrigerated in a designated refrigerator or in a designated part of a refrigerator not close to medicines or food. Sample Quality N/A Special Requirements N/A Turnaround Times 2-5 Days Comments Please note that this laboratory employs a cost-effective approach to the diagnosis of infectious diarrhoea. Not all specimens are examined for every pathogen. It is therefore important that clinical details or suspected diagnoses are included on the request form.
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