Guidance

National mycobacterium reference service - South: user handbook

How to label, package and submit specimens to the laboratory for diagnostic testing.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
PublishedPublished:
1 December 2013
Last updatedupdated:
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NMRS-South: user handbook

Ref: Version 15,16, 209 MarchJuly 2025,2026, Qpulse MYRUW239.15MYRUW239.16

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Annexe 1: N1 Mycobacterium referral form – for positive cultures being sent to NMRS-S

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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

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  2. Updated contact information for the Quality Manager and added Pretomanid to the list of antibiotics.

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