A study carried out by Microbiologists at St George’s Hospital, using test data from South West London Pathology (SWLP) laboratories, shows that patients with laboratory evidence of Covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic were 94% protected against reinfection in the second wave.
Cough Swab
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - Positive results by microscopy or culture are telephoned, cultures are incubated for 42 days |
Collection conditions
Samples should be collected early in the morning (before breakfast) on 3 consecutive days and delivered to the lab ASAP to avoid acid deteroration of the sample. Minimum 1ml sputum, for bronchial specimens the volumes will vary widely depending on the procedure.
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