National mycobacterium reference service - South: user handbook
How to label, package and submit specimens to the laboratory for diagnostic testing.
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- UK Health Security Agency
- Published
- 1 December 2013
- Last updated
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NMRS-South: user handbook
Ref: Version 13,14, 2120 AugustMarch 2023,2025, Qpulse MYRUW239MYRUW239.14
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Annexe 1: N1 Mycobacterium referral form – for positive cultures being sent to NMRS-S
PDF, 186 KB, 1 page
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Annexe 2: N2 Referral form for Primary Samples being sent to NMRS-S
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Details
This manual is a guide to services for medical professionals provided by the National Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory - South (NMRS-South).
This includes:
- summary of NMRS-South services
- specimen and sample submission guidelines
- guidance on packaging and transport
- key factors affecting specimen performance
Updates to this page
Published 1 December 2013
Last updated 2520 AugustMarch 2023
2025
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Update history
2026-07-21 17:04
Updated to version 16.
2025-07-21 10:53
Updated contact information for the Quality Manager and added Pretomanid to the list of antibiotics.
2025-03-20 16:36
Added Cepheid GeneXert MTB/XDR assay information and updated contact and testing details.
2023-08-25 09:30
Updated with the latest version of the handbook.
NMRS-South: user handbook
Ref: Version 13,14, 2120 AugustMarch 2023,2025, Qpulse MYRUW239MYRUW239.14
HTML
Annexe 1: N1 Mycobacterium referral form – for positive cultures being sent to NMRS-S
PDF, 186 KB, 1 page
This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Request an accessible format.
Annexe 2: N2 Referral form for Primary Samples being sent to NMRS-S
PDF, 190 KB, 1 page
This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Request an accessible format.
Details
This manual is a guide to services for medical professionals provided by the National Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory - South (NMRS-South).
This includes:
- summary of NMRS-South services
- specimen and sample submission guidelines
- guidance on packaging and transport
- key factors affecting specimen performance
Updates to this page
Published 1 December 2013
Last updated 2520 AugustMarch 2023
2025
+ show all updates
-
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Update history
2026-07-21 17:04
Updated to version 16.
2025-07-21 10:53
Updated contact information for the Quality Manager and added Pretomanid to the list of antibiotics.
2025-03-20 16:36
Added Cepheid GeneXert MTB/XDR assay information and updated contact and testing details.
2023-08-25 09:30
Updated with the latest version of the handbook.
Details
This manual is a guide to services for medical professionals provided by the National Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory - South (NMRS-South).
This includes:
- summary of NMRS-South services
- specimen and sample submission guidelines
- guidance on packaging and transport
- key factors affecting specimen performance
Updates to this page
Published 1 December 2013Last updated
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2026-07-21 17:04
Updated to version 16.
2025-07-21 10:53
Updated contact information for the Quality Manager and added Pretomanid to the list of antibiotics.
2025-03-20 16:36
Added Cepheid GeneXert MTB/XDR assay information and updated contact and testing details.
2023-08-25 09:30
Updated with the latest version of the handbook.