On 4 March, South West London Pathology (SWLP) identified an issue with Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) test results from between 27 December 2025 to 4 March 2026. During this period, some results were issued that were falsely high (positive). All results that went out from 5 March onwards are correct. The FIT test looks for […]
Peritoneal Swab
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Turnaround time | TAT - Results available within 2 - 3 days |
Collection conditions
Skin swabs, swabs from superficial wound, and swabs from non-surgical wounds. Specimens of actual pus/exudate, if present, are preferred to swabs.
Additional information
Sample stability – 1 week
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