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.
Skin Scrapings
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - Microscopy results are available 48-72 hours after receipt. Culture results are available after 3 weeks or earlier if positive. |
Collection conditions
Skin scrapings, hair or nail clippings. Use a dry sterile bottle. All tissue samples should be collected aseptically and transferred directly.
Additional information
Sample stability – 1 week
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