Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Investigation of unexplained diarrhoea
Specimen container paediatric:
Plain universal container (random urine sample)
Specimen container adult:
Plain universal container (random urine sample)
Minimum volume adult:
20 mL
Special requirements:
Collect three samples on three separate days while patient has diarrhoea – send all three samples together clearly marked with collection time/date.
Sample stability:
Store at 4°C
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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