Alex Pharm Session Plates

Pathology category

Microbiology - Environmental

Code

APSP

Referral code

Request form

Test information

For pharmacy use only

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Pre incubated in Pharmacy – AlexIt is essential that during sampling, handling and transport all possible sources of extraneous contamination are excluded. For this reason plates should be secured, labeled and packaged appropriately for transport. The samples are returned to the laboratory as soon as possible for incubation. Extremes of temperature should be avoided during transport.The sample should be transferred to the laboratory and incubated on the same day as collection.If the plates cannot read immediately they should be stored in the cold room at 4°C and read the following day.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Special requirements

TSA plates

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

4 days

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

Referral lab

Local