In line with the national think kidneys acute kidney injury programme, led by NHS England, the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) alert system is being rolled out to cover patients in the community.
Respiratory PCR
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - 24 hrs |
Collection conditions
For nasopharyngeal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage, endotracheal aspirate, nose swab, throat swab, nose and throat swab, nasopharyngeal swab (NPS). In order to ensure a same day result, specimens should be received in the microbiology laboratory by 9:30am for RPCR.
Additional information
Original samples are stored for 1 month
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