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Fibreoptic Scope Waters - Environmental Screening
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Microbial surveillance of fibreoptic scopes. Culture of specific organisms, including Mycobacteria species is performed. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Scope Waters - Environmental Screening, |
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Code:
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CXSCP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send samples chilled within 24 hours of collection. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Scope Water |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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50mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Samples must be labelled with type of scope, serial number and test required.
Samples must be tested within 24 hours of collection.
Collect and send samples Monday-Thursday only to ensure testing viability. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send samples chilled within 24 hours of collection. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Microbial Contamination Testing Laboratory |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4372 |
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Last Updated : 08-12-2023 08:35 |