Modality

BA

Location

6th Floor Annexe Bldg              

Test Name

Automated identifcation and Susceptibility testing (Bacterial and Yeast)

Test Code

G120

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Stool

Quantity Required

Spoon provided in the container, collect a spoonful only

Type of Container

Sterile container

Method Used

Manual

Collection Instruction

Do not use toilet paper to collect stool.
·Have patient obtain stool sample by the following method-
· Pass stool into a clean, dry bedpan and transfer a spoonful of stool into a sterile leak proof container with a tight-fitting lid.

Patient Instruction

Collect only spoonful of sample.Staff to refer Primary Sample collection manual

Transport Instruction

Transport immediately

Dept. Acceptance Time

9.15 am to 1.00 pm : Monday to Friday. Saturday upto 12.00 noon. Sundays & Holidays upto 11.00 am.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Time for Additional Examination

Sample Storage After Reporting

2-8…C

Resource Person for Report Status

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7298/7098/4381

Test Schedule

Monday to  Saturday  except holiday

Use

For identification of pathogens & antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the same