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.
Nose Swab
Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
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Reporting frequency | TAT - All swab results available in 2 - 3 days, Throat swab results available in 1 - 2 days. |
Collection conditions
Ear, nose, eye, mouth, throat
Additional information
Sample kept for 1 week.
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