Special N/A Requirements Turnaround 2-4 Days Times Comments Biopsy, Tissue, Bone and Prosthetic Devices Biopsy, Tissue, Bone and Prosthetic Devices Specimen Type Sample Sterile universal container (Do not add Container formaldehyde, as this will kill any bacteria present) The optimal time of collection is before antimicrobial therapy where possible. Sample Specimens are collected according to local practice. collection/ If sterile saline is used to keep small quantities of tissue moist please preparation indicate on label any additive e.g. 5mls sterile saline. Volume/Quantity As large a sample as possible should be sent. Ensure sterile universal containers are leak-proof and closed correctly. Safety Place in a sealed plastic specimen bag with request form in the pouch, Requirements ready for transport to the laboratory. Specimen should arrive in the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Tissue samples must not dry out; if sample size is small then Time Between some drops of sterile saline may be added but this must be indicated on the Collection and specimen container. Processing If a in transport or processing is anticipated, the specimen should be refrigerated. Sample Quality Tissue Samples for Microbiology received in formalin will not be processed. Special N/A Requirements Turnaround 2-4 Days Times Tissue samples for Enterovirus PCR can be done by Comments arrangement with the NVRL. SUH microbiology laboratory must be contacted when considering such requests. Cultures Venous blood is appropriate for most micro-organisms, however, if disseminated Specimen Type fungal infection is suspected than arterial blood may be submitted. Paediatric/Neonate A single paediatric yellow top bottle. Sample Container Adult One Aerobic bottle (blue top)
Special Requirements N/A Turnaround Times 2-4 Days Comments Biopsy, Tissue, Bone and Prosthetic Devices Specimen Type Biopsy, Tissue, Bone and Prosthetic Devices Sample Container Sterile universal container (Do not add formaldehyde, as this will kill any bacteria present) Sample collection/ preparation The optimal time of collection is before antimicrobial therapy where possible. Specimens are collected according to local practice. If sterile saline is used to keep small quantities of tissue moist please indicate on label any additive e.g. 5mls sterile saline. Volume/Quantity As large a sample as possible should be sent. Safety Requirements Ensure sterile universal containers are leak-proof 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 Specimen should arrive in the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Tissue samples must not dry out; if sample size is small then some drops of sterile saline may be added but this must be indicated on the specimen container. If a in transport or processing is anticipated, the specimen should be refrigerated. Sample Quality Tissue Samples for Microbiology received in formalin will not be processed. Special Requirements N/A Turnaround Times 2-4 Days Comments Tissue samples for Enterovirus PCR can be done by arrangement with the NVRL. SUH microbiology laboratory must be contacted when considering such requests. Cultures Specimen Type Venous blood is appropriate for most micro-organisms, however, if disseminated fungal infection is suspected than arterial blood may be submitted. Sample Container Paediatric/Neonate A single paediatric yellow top bottle. Adult One Aerobic bottle (blue top)
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