At the end of last year, testing for Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) was brought in-house. The median turnaround time using the new in-house assay is around two days, which facilitates a greater impact on antifungal stewardship when the result is negative.
Urinary Pneumococcal Antigen
Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
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Reporting frequency | TAT - Results should be available within 24 hours of receipt |
Additional information
Performed daily Monday to Friday – these tests are not performed routinely at weekends. Urgent requests for urinary antigens should be telephoned directly to Microbiology.
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