Test Directory
Sputum - Routine C & S
Containers - Adult
Sputum Pot
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Volume Range
1-10 ml
Additive per Container
NONE |
Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
1-10 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
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Sputum Pot
|
Volume Range
As adult
Additive per Container
None |
|
Plain Sterile Universal Container
|
Volume Range
As adult |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Bacteriology): 01506 52 3075 OOH contact RIE
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
Useful: in patients with suspected bacterial pneumonia.
How to request
GP comms, via Trak ("C&S - Respiratory (Routine Bacteriology), request form. Please indicate clearly if cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis history.
Availability
24 hours (RIE), 0900-1700 (SJH)
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 5 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Result will appear electronically and if necessary phoned by a microbiologist.
General additional information
Please send a separate sample if TB or other mycobacterial infection is suspected.