S.aureus/ Group A streptococcal PCR

Sample type	Fluid Aspirates Pus Tissue Bone
Container	Sterile Universal Container	Click image to enlarge ×
Sample volume	Fluid: 0.5ml Aspirates 0.5ml  Pus 0.5ml Representative tissue sample Representative bone sample
Turnaround time	1-3days
Hospital	CHI at Temple Street
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Laboratory	IMSRL
Special precautions / Clinical Comment	Where possible, samples should be collected prior to starting antimicrobial therapy. Store samples at 4⁰C if delay in transportation to laboratory is likely. Indications for testing: Osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, deep tissue abscess, pus/fluid collection in normally sterile site.
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