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Sputum (AFB)

Category Bacteriology Medical Microbiology
Reporting frequency TAT - Microscopy available within 24 hours; cultures are incubated for 42 days

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A day in the life… Diana Mohanaraja

Find out more about a day in the life of Biomedical Support Worker and soon to be Biomedical Scientist Diana Mohanaraja.

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June 2, 2021

A new study shows that previous Covid-19 infection protects against reinfection even without antibodies

A new study carried out using existing laboratory test data shows that people who had a positive PCR test for Covid-19 but a negative serology test, meaning that they did not produce detectable antibodies, still had a significant amount of protection from reinfection.

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May 10, 2021

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and South West London Pathology announce new pathology partnership

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April 6, 2021

SWLP says a sad farewell to virologist Dr David Carrington

The end of March marked the retirement of St George’s Hospital Virologist Dr David Carrington.

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