Test Directory
Sputum for Mycology
Containers - Adult
Sputum Pot
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Volume Range
See below for instructions
Additive per Container
NONE |
Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Containers - Child
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Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
As adult |
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Sputum Pot
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Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Mycology): 0131 24(2) 6049
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as practicable
Sample storage arrangements
Store at 4-6o C
Special instructions for collection
Collect total sputum produced over three days; collect 8 hourly and refrigerate until transport to laboratory available.
How to request
Via TRAK or by yellow Mycology request form or GP order comms
Availability
9 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri
Anticipated turnaround
Microscopy 2 days Culture up to 20 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Telephoned by Microbiologist
General additional information
This is an investigation for Aspergillosis and other fungi