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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Endoscope / Gastroscope / Bronchoscope Washings

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Record type of scope and unique identifier allocated to scope.

Adult Specimen

Approximately 30mL of post wash water collected in a sterile container.

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Routine 9 days ( 8 weeks for TB culture)

Method

Sterility testing

Additional Information

Bronchoscopes have TB culture as well as routine sterility culture.

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