South West London Pathology (SWLP) is introducing new Beckman Coulter biochemistry analysers to it’s blood sciences laboratories across the whole SWLP network. This post includes the reference range changes for Croydon, Kingston and St George’s Hospital. Details of the changes for Epsom and St Helier hospitals will be added soon.
TB Bone Marrow
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - Positive results by microscopy or culture are telephoned, cultures are incubated for 42 days |
Collection conditions
Prior to inoculation, disinfect the culture bottle top, label the bottle with patient's details without covering the barcodes. inoculate the bottle with between 1-5ml of the bone marrow, if sufficient add 1-2 drops to each slope and a drop spread on the slide. After inoculation, disinfect the bottle top.
Additional information
Please be aware of the expiry date on the bottles
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