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Urine samples sent in red capped 30 mL sterile universal containers are also accepted. 60 mL wide-mouthed container for sputum Required information Reason

ng/mL

Collect blood sample aseptically and inoculate 1–5 mL (3–5 mL is optimal) into the bottle.

and log IU/mL

: >(Age x 10)ng/ml: Positive Interfering substances Interfering substances include high levels of lipaemia, haemolysis and bilirubin.

Differential diagnosis of polycythaemia To determine efficacy of EPO treatment Investigation of unexplained anaemia Sample requirements For adults, 5 ml

After massaging the ulcer margin, repeat the irrigation with a further 1 mL sterile saline.

Negative > 10.0 U/mL Positive

Adult 5 mL Gold-top SST tube or 3.5 mL Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Specimen must arrive in the laboratory within

iu/ml

Collect 10–30 mL of a first catch urine sample (a minimum of 5 mL urine is required).

For adults, 5 ml of blood taken into a 5 mL narrow gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) Storage/transport Send at ambient temperature

30 ml universal Microbiology Notes The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals.

Microbiology Notes Samples of pus are preferred to swabs If < 1 mL of pus is available then a swab well soaked in pus is acceptable See also:Tissue and

random urine sample should be collected between the hours of 10.00 am and 2.00 pm This should be a complete sample and not just the terminal urine A 250 mL

Microbiology Notes A minimum of 2 ml of urine is required for routine analysis. Exceptions may be made for babies and renal patients.

wide-mouthed container Urine samples may be sent in either red or white capped 30 mL sterile universal containers.

Ideally a minimum volume of 1 mL is required. Saliva and pernasal secretions are not suitable.

For adults, 5 ml of blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, 1 ml of blood taken into a 1mL red top serum