Guide to microbiology tests and directory

For information regarding testing for chlamydia, syphillis, Lyme disease, Legionella and mycology highlight the drop-down category 'other' and click on 'search'.

The names and addresses of reference laboratories routinely used by the microbiology department can be found at www.hpa.org.uk.

Microbiology test directory

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Test	Alternative name	Turnaround time	Performed	Reported	Additional information
Antenatal screen	Usually includes HIV, rubella,...	2-7 days			In addition to relevant clinical...
Antibiotic Assays: Gentamicin,...		24 hours	Daily	Phoned same day with exception of ITU,...	For the sample to be tested same day...
Antistreptolysin 0 titre	ASO titre	1-6 days			In addition to relevant clinical...
Blood culture		Up to 7 days	Daily	Negative results reported after 48...	All blood cultures are treated as...
Chlamydia PCR - urine		2-5 days	Every 2-3 days
Chlamydia PCR endocervical, urethral...		2-5 days	Every 2-3 days		Rectal swabs and POD fluids are tested...
CMV IgG and IgM antibody		1-5 days	Daily		In addition to relevant clinical...
Combined Chlamydia / GC PCR - urine		2-5 days	Every 2-3 days		Available for GUM clinic patients only.
Conjunctival scraping - bacteriological...		2-7 days	As required
Conjunctival swab (neonate) - Chlamydia...		2-5 days	Every 2-3 days or same day if urgent		Please note: Conjuntival swabs are not...