Test Entry - Detail

Fibreoptic Scope Waters - Environmental Screening


General
  Clinical Use: Microbial surveillance of fibreoptic scopes. Culture of specific organisms, including Mycobacteria species is performed.
  Availability: Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
  Aliases/Synonyms: Scope Waters - Environmental Screening,  
  Code: CXSCP
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send samples chilled within 24 hours of collection.
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  Reference Interval:
Not Applicable


Collection Requirements
  Container: Sterile Container (STERILE),  
  Sample Type: Scope Water
  Minimum Collection Volume: 50mL
  Collection Instructions: 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
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions:
  Minimum Assay Volume:
  Stability: 24 hours chilled
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send samples chilled within 24 hours of collection.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Microbial Contamination Testing Laboratory Microbiology QEII Medical Centre 6383 4372


Last Updated : 08-12-2023 08:35