IUCD C & S

Containers - Adult

Sterile Universal 20ml	Additive per Container NONE

Containers - Child

Sterile Universal 20ml	Volume Range As adult

Laboratory Site

RIE

51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA

Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900

SJH

Howden Road West
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

Only useful in suspected uterine/pelvic actinomycosis. Not processed routinely.

How to request

Via GP order comms or request form.

Availability

9am-6pm (RIE)

Anticipated turnaround

5 days for routine or 20 days for Actinomyces.

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

Telephoned by microbiologist.

General additional information

Actinomyces culture is on request only.