This week, it was announced that work to improve HIV outcomes at Croydon Hospital was awarded ‘Top Global Winner’ at the UNIVANTS 2021 awards. The work focused on the introduction of ‘opt-out’ HIV testing in the Emergency Department at Croydon Hospital, with a sustained rate of 97% over 18 months, setting an international gold standard. […]
LVS
Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
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Reporting frequency | TAT 2-3 days |
Collection conditions
Cervical, rectal, sub-prep, urethral and vaginal. Swabs should be transported in Amies transport medium with charcoal
Additional information
Sample kept for 1 week
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