Microbiology
Microbiology
Collection of Samples for Microbiology Testing
| Clare Overton Lewis | Microbiology - Specimen Information
General Guidance on Sample Collection Please be aware that the taking and handling of specimens before they reach the laboratory can have a significant impact on test performance.
Please refer to individual tests in the test database for information on what sample types can be tested and how to…
Microbiology and Virology Clinical Advice
| Clare Overton Lewis | Microbiology
Need Microbiology/Virology Clinical Advice?
The senior medical and scientific staff of the Microbiology and Virology laboratories provide expert advice on clinical, scientific and technical issues to users of the service.
The clinical service is consultant-led and available on a 24-hour basis to…
Operational Details
General Details
Service
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) provides the Microbiology service for Heartlands Hospital, Solihull Hospital and the Good Hope Hospital (HGS), part of…
Protocol for Antibiotic Assays
| Clare Overton Lewis | Microbiology
Samples For all antibiotic assays, 5-10mls blood into red-topped tube (no anticoagulant) DO NOT sample from the line through which the antibiotic has been given.
Antibiotic
Sampling Time
First Sample
Expected Levels
Usual…
Antibiotic Assays
| Clare Overton Lewis | Microbiology
Determination of serum antibiotic concentration is usually necessary in two circumstances:-
Where drugs of known, dose-related toxicity are used.
and
b) In order to monitor levels when the drug used has a narrow therapeutic range.
For aminoglycosides (gentamicin and tobramycin),…
Vancomycin Service
| Clare Overton Lewis | Microbiology
Intravenous vancomycin treatment requires regular monitoring of pre-dose (trough) levels. The trough level should be 5-15 mg/l.
Results will be made available on the Results reporting system as soon as they are processed n the laboratory. It is the responsibility of the doctor requesting the…
Clinical Governance
Clinical Governance
Confidentiality
The Microbiology laboratory adheres strictly to the principles set out in the Caldicott Report (1997) and conforms with the Data Protection Act and Human Rights Act.
Audit
All staff participate in clinical and/or scientific…
A General Guide to Requesting and Sampling
| Clare Overton Lewis | Microbiology
This is a draft protocol being piloted in the Trust & will be subject to review.
GUIDELINES FOR TAKING ROUTINE SPECIMENS
(* Does not include MRSA specimens) *Routine specimens (see specific protocols for Urology, Gynaecology, ITU, HDU etc)
URINE
Do not take…
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
The Microbiology Laboratory complies with all current Health and Safety requirements and will continue to implement policies to ensure the safety of the staff and working environment.
Microbiology Introduction
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Birmingham Laboratory is part of the directorate of pathology at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. It is the largest microbiology laboratory in the West Midlands NHS region and is the regional laboratory of UK Health Security…
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