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For OPD Departments + SEC Remember there are 3 possible groups of pathogens

For OPD Departments + SEC Remember there are 3 possible groups of pathogens. FLOW CHART FOR EYE SWABS. Ordinary Bacterial eg Streptococcus Staphylococcus. Viral eg Herpes Simplex Adenovirus. Chlamydial. SWAB TYPE. SWAB TYPE.

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For OPD Departments + SEC Remember there are 3 possible groups of pathogens

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  1. For OPD Departments + SECRemember there are 3 possible groups of pathogens FLOW CHART FOR EYE SWABS Ordinary Bacterial eg Streptococcus Staphylococcus Viral eg Herpes Simplex Adenovirus Chlamydial SWAB TYPE SWAB TYPE Orange topped tube; pipette for urine or swab for direct genital or conjunctival sampling Charcoal Swab Cotton tip swab in VIRAL transport medium FORM TYPE FORM TYPE Form with bag on back – Tick relevant PCR box, HSV PCR, Adenovirus PCR Ward order or General Microbiology Form Ward order or General Microbiology Form TURNAROUND TIME 24-72 Hours (may take longer for paper report to appear). If urgent ring 0161 922 6492) 24-72 Hours (may take longer for paper report to appear). If urgent ring 0161 276 8788) 48-72 Hours URGENT GRAM STAINImmediate if applicable (eg. Neonates ?Gonococcal) (Please ring to warn us these specimens are coming so we can process ASAP) Any problems pleasecontact the lab at SHH : Ext 5617 or Ext 5603.

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