Ecoli 0157 / VTEC FAECES

Sample type	Faeces
Container	Sterile Universal Container	Click image to enlarge ×
Sample volume	Representative sample
Turnaround time	9 days
Hospital	Public Health Lab (PHL), Cherry Orchard Hospital
Telephone number	01 7955002/3
Laboratory	Microbiology
Special precautions / Clinical Comment	Relevant clinical data (e.g. query 0157/HUS) must be included on request form. Sample from family members must not use patient addressograph (include patient name & MRN in Reason for Request field). Contact PHL for urgent requests (01-6206175) Store samples at 4⁰ C if delay in transportation to the laboratory
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