Sample type

  • Respiratory samples e.g. sputum, BAL
  • Pus, tissue and bone samples

Specimen requirements

Send in a sterile universal container, if sending a swab, send in a ∑-TRANSWAB® (MWE) tube (purple top)

Minimum volume

N/A

Frequency of test

Daily

Turnaround time

30 days

What to request on EPR

Nocardia MCS