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Microbiology

Deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase, results in Fabry's disease, an X-linked, recessive, lysosomal storage disease, also known as Anderson-Fabry disease.

Bile samples are routinely tested for the presence of Salmonella

30mL sterile Universal

Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).

Microbiology

Microbiology

The department offers a range of semen infertility investigations which include:

A minimum of 1 mL CSF taken into a 30 mL Universal (tap #4 preferred) (approximately 25 drops from the Luer connector on the needle)

Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).

Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).

Sample requirements

Samples are routinely screened for MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Microbiology

This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. We recommend monitoring chloramphenicol levels in all patients who are being treated with chloramphenicol for suspected or confirmed bacterial meningitis There may be other circumstances when chloramphenicol levels may be useful – please discuss any other requests with the duty Consultant Microbiologist