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
• Published: 1 December 2013
• Last updated: 25 August 2023 — See all updates

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NMRS-South: user handbook

Ref: Version 13, 21 August 2023, Qpulse MYRUW239

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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

Published 1 December 2013
Last updated 25 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 25 August 2023

   Updated with the latest version of the handbook.

2. 18 February 2021

   Updated with the latest version of the handbook.

3. 25 July 2019

   Updated with latest version of the handbook.

4. 15 December 2017

   Updated version of the manual.

5. 6 January 2017

   Uploaded new version of the manual.

6. 10 September 2015

   Published the 2015 manual.

7. 27 October 2014

   Updated manual.

8. 1 December 2013

   First published.