For OPD Departments + SECRemember there are 3 possible groups of pathogens

Viraleg Herpes Simplex

Adenovirus

ChlamydialOrdinary Bacterial eg StreptococcusStaphylococcus

SWAB TYPE SWAB TYPE

Charcoal Swab Cotton tip swab in VIRAL transport medium

Orange topped tube; pipette for urine or swab for direct genital or

conjunctival sampling

FORM TYPE FORM TYPEWard order or General Microbiology

Form

Form with bag on back – Tick relevant PCR box, HSV PCR, Adenovirus PCR

Ward order or General Microbiology Form

48-72 Hours

TURNAROUND TIME24-72 Hours (may take longer for paper report to appear). If urgent

ring 0161 276 8788)

24-72 Hours (may take longer for paper report to appear). If urgent

ring 0161 922 6492)

URGENT GRAM STAIN Immediate if applicable (eg. Neonates ?Gonococcal) (Please ring to warn us these specimens are coming so we can process ASAP) Any problems please contact the lab at SHH : Ext 5617 or Ext 5603.