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Environmental Monitoring for Clean Areas
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Testing is performed as part of the surveillance of clean rooms/surgical theatres for microbial contamination. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. Sample should arrive at testing laboratory on the same day as 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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Air Samples; Agar Plates |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Air sampler and media are provided by the testing department. |
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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N/A |
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Stability:
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24 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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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 : 06-10-2020 10:00 |