Clinical background:
A range of environmental investigations can be performed both proactively and reactively. These may be in response to an increased incidence of a particular organism or as part of a general assessment of overall cleanliness.
Specimen container paediatric:
Polywipe environmental sampling sponge.
Specimen container adult:
Polywipe environmental sampling sponge.
Minimum Volume Paediatric:
N/A
Minimum Volume Adult:
N/A
Special requirements :
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hrs.
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add On Test:
N/A
Quality Assurance:
N/A
Interpretation:
Results are supported by the IPC Healthcare Scientist and if appropriate Medical Microbiologist.
Reference Ranges:
N/A
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 8 deg C.
Referenced Documents:
N/A
Other Info:
Not UKAS accredited