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Test
Water Culture
Category
Microbiology - Environmental
Code
WC
Pre-analytical
Process within 24 hours - fridge if a delay
Special requirements
500ml water in container with thiosulphate preservative
Tube type
water in container with thiosulphate preservative
Minimum volume
500ml
TAT Inpatient (urgent)
4 days
Referral lab
Local
Page last updated: 11 January 2022