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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Mycobacterium tuberculosis susceptibility testing
Positive Culture Liquid (2ml) or LJ Slopes

Sample Preparation

2 ml of liquid culture

Turnaround Time

40 days

Mycobacterium tuberculosis susceptibility testing

General Information

First Line sensitivities on MTB/complex including isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol and pyrazinamide.

Notes

See also sending guidelines for liquid cultures:

NMRS Central and North: user handbook - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Second/third line sensitivites may also be sent away to UKHSA Colindale as required (National Mycobacterium Reference Service-South), use link below.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS